Antique Japanese Meiji Era 19thC Sugi Wood Rare Tall Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12"H Tsubo boxes or both are then

boxes or both are then signed by the craftsmen

This vase measures 7" in diameter by 12" tall (17

There is a crack along the side that has been carefully staple reinforced with what looks like bronze

It has a deep clear signature  of the potter

Antique Japanese Meiji Era 19thC Sugi Wood Rare Tall Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12"H Tsubo boxes or both are thenThis is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the early Meiji Era (c. 1870). This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Sugi (cryptomeria, Japanese cedar) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 12" Width = 7. 5" Height = 11. 5" Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink