Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 9” Tea Ceremony it remains in good antique

it remains in good antique condition

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

5"H (16 cm) by 3

Give it a new honing and you will be amazed at its razor sharpness

Height = 6"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (1868-1912) Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 9” Tea Ceremony it remains in good antiqueThis is an antique Japanese suzuribako from the Meiji Era (1868 1912). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has is rare in that it has just one drawer and a the lidded top section, made of solid Keyaki (Zelkova) with the characteristic beautiful wood grain. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 9" Width = 6" Height = 6. 75" Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a