ANTIQUE JAPANESE KEYAKI WOOD SUZURIBAKO CALLIGRAPHY TANSU CHEST 1910-1930

Description

ANTIQUE JAPANESE KEYAKI WOOD SUZURIBAKO CALLIGRAPHY TANSU CHEST 1910-1930.
This is over a 100 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1910).  This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Keyaki (zelkova) wood.  The metal hardware is hand forged iron.
It appears to have been repaired but with the same hand forged iron.
The lidded top opens by pushing a side button and simultaneously pulling the top handle toward the button and at the same time pulling the top handle toward it. It closes securely when the lid is closed. The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest.
All drawers open and close smoothly. The double hinged lidded top swings open and closes easily.
One of the drawers has an iron forged lock but is it set in place and is not lockable.  I've included a small skeleton key that fits and makes it easy to open. But note*** it does not lock.
These boxes are great for any collector and will make an excellent addition to your home.
Measures: 12"X8.5"X8.25"
Normal wear do to age.
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