Antique Japanese Sugi Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest Abacus 9.5" Kimono it is still very functional

it is still very functional with a lot of character

Black Lacquered Maki-e Bento box referred to as a "tsu-Bako" A box to bring gifts of food on NewYears or other occasion

Made during the TAisha era (earmy 20th centuy

Brand: Shogun's Gallery

flawless finish

Antique Japanese Sugi Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest Abacus 9.5" Kimono it is still very functionalThis is an over 100 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the Meiji Era (c. 1900). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Sugi (cryptomeria) wood, Japanese cedar. This tansu also has a very unusual feature: a built in abacus (soroban), which makes this an even more collectible item. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 9 1 2" Width = 6" Height = 6 1 2" Weight = 3lbs 10oz