Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Red Lacquer Keyaki Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 14" Reproduction though typically created anonymously

though typically created anonymously

This plate has a traditional design using flowers

further attesting to its age

5" wide by 15

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Red Lacquer Keyaki Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 14" Reproduction though typically created anonymouslyAntique Japanese suzuribako from the early Meiji Era (c. 1880's). This portable calligraphy tansu has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). It is finished in the original red lacquer made up of over 10 coats of tinted urushi lacquer. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attach' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an