Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu this set of hikite handles

this set of hikite handles remain in  good condition ready to be incorporated into your next project

aka Toyokuni III  (1786 to 1864)

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

75" tall by 11" wide (20

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

Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu this set of hikite handlesThis 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