Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Garden late Edo to early Meiji

late Edo to early Meiji period

This bowl is etched with a simple dragon over water

Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with documents (see picture 7)

it remains in fine antique condition

creating a style that was both culturally rich and internationally appealing

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Garden late Edo to early MeijiThis 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 = 8. 5" (21. 5cm) This haribako has mulberry burls wood face with amazing grain and paulownia (kiri) wood drawer