Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Hikite This is a far superior

This is a far superior restoration than simple wooden boards that are sometimes used

5 x 14 cm)

and then washing off the paste

It came to us from Japan among our many other treasures

Cricket were kept warm and comfortable near the pillow so their song could be heard through the night

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Hikite This is a far superiorThis is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement of four exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding. Width = 11. 5" (29cm) Depth = 7" (18cm) Height = 9" (23cm) This haribako has mulberry wood face and paulownia (kiri) wood drawer interiors with keyaki top and sides.