Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu It has been used lovingly

It has been used lovingly and stored for over a century

This is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c

75" tall by 11" wide (20

The print is in new condition

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

Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu It has been used lovinglyThis is a 140 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the Meiji Era c. 1881. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a slot most likely indicating that this was used as a ballot box. It's made of solid Sugi (Japanese cedar) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Markings = calligraphy on bottom including date made or first owner Meiji Year 13 Length = 14. 5" Width = 8" Height = 9" Weight = 5lbs 14oz Suzuribako were