Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu Chobadansu It was likely made for

It was likely made for decorative

made of solid Sugi (Japanese cedar) wood

pink ombre silk lining

This chisel is made of a hand-forged lamination of white steel and wrought iron

5" high (with lid)

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu Chobadansu It was likely made forThis is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement of 3 exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas and when removed reveals a hidden drawer. This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding. Width = 11. 5" (29cm) Depth = 7" (18cm) Height = 8. 5" (21. 5cm) This haribako has mulberry burls wood face with amazing grain