Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu Chobadansu with gilt highlights preserved

with gilt highlights preserved

made of solid Sugi (Japanese cedar) wood

pink ombre silk lining

symbolizing harmony among traditions

it remains in good original antique condition and should serve for another century of use

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu Chobadansu with gilt highlights preservedThis is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement of 3 exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas and when removed reveals a hidden drawer. 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