Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Chestnut Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12” Red This one splits into a

This one splits into a sun and moon weighs 3 oz and is 2" by 1" ( 5 x 2

This measures 11" tall by 7

It measures 3 1/4" in diameter at the bottom (8

The thickness of this blade helped to create a straight "rip" cut down the length of a log

This armor is made of steal plating held together with silk cords

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Chestnut Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12” Red This one splits into aThis is a 120 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c. 1900. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri (paulowina) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Length = 12" Width = 9" Height = 10" Weight =6lbs 8oz Suzuribako were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache' case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone,