Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Sugi Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10" Chado There is also a gold

There is also a gold painted rim and a geometric patterns reminiscent of a parasol and kimono fabric at the top of the plate

5"  Width = 16"

In her kimono paper arms she holds her baby close

It has a traditional printed pattern of tang dynasty children at play beneathpine trees

This is a ceramic Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) vase

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Sugi Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10" Chado There is also a goldThis is a 120 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c. 1900. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Sugi (Japanese cedar) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 10" Width = 7" Height = 8" Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink