Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34" Text Suzuribako were used as portable

Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case)

The single lidded drawer has documented the original date that this tansu was in used and it's purpose for holding passports as shown by the worn calligraphy on the bottom

This is an antique Japanese kiseru (煙管) from the mid Meiji Era (c

The wear has smoothed down the whole tsuba and removed most of the gold and other metal inlay

Along with a warm centuries old patina

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Era (late 1800's) Cloisonné Vase Falcon 34" Text Suzuribako were used as portableThis is a unique Japanese Meiji era (c. 1890) ornate Cloisonn vase. Made of copper, copper alloys and vitreous glass enamel. This vase is 34" tall by 12" in diameter (86 x 30 cm). It weighs about 8lbs. Having been carefully displayed for nearly five decades since acquired by a dedicated local collector, with the exception of a small areas of enamel with hairlines on the back side (see photos) it remains in fine condition. This is a perfect example of