Antique Japanese Meiji Era Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 10" Bronze Comes with Table stand

Comes with Table stand

Blade length: 6 1/2" (16

The name of each piece is written on each

This is essentially actual size at the standard measurements of 10" tall by 15" wide (39

This kokeshi has a large head of hair with a curled silver wire that can be used as a paper clip to hold noats reminders or small cards

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 10" Bronze Comes with Table standThis is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1890's). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has one drawer and a lidded top section, made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 10" Width = 8" Height = 6" 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