Antique Japanese Meiji Era 19thC Sugi Wood Rare Tall Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12"H Tsubo This vase measures 7" in

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

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There are no tagane ato around the nakago nor sekigane it was most likely affixed to a short sword

A great container for plants and flowers

boxes or both are then signed by the craftsmen

Antique Japanese Meiji Era 19thC Sugi Wood Rare Tall Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu 12"H Tsubo This vase measures 7" inThis 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