Antique Japanese Meiji Era Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 10" Bronze aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 –

aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 – 1865) of the Utagawa school

There are several areas where the wood has been worn or chipped but it a beautiful and fully functional drum

With wear consistent with its age it remains in fine condition

This is actual size at 9 3/8" wide by 6 7/8" tall (24 x 17

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 10" Bronze aka Kunisada Tsunoda (1786 –This is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1890's). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has one drawer and a lidded top section, made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 10" Width = 8" Height = 6" 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