Antique Japanese c1900 Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 11" Hardware It is made of very

It is made of very thick iron to hold the heat longer

This is a stunning Japanese display Tansu in solid Keyaki wood with persimmon tannin stain

This is a vintage hand painted Chinese porcelain plate

It measures 4" wide by 4" deep by 5" tall ( 10 x 10 x 12

It would make a lovely addition to any space

Antique Japanese c1900 Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 11" Hardware It is made of veryThis is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1900). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri (pallowina) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink stick, and paper. Keyaki (zelkova) wood