Japanese Keyaki Zenibako Money Box - 19thC
This antique Japanese safe box dates to circa 1860, the late Edo period (1603 - 1868), and is calledĀ ļ»æzenibakoļ»æ in Japan. It would have been used to store money and other valuables by a merchant, hence the coin slot at the top. The drawers would have held writing equipment like inkstone & brushes. It could also be referred to as a kakesuzuri, portable writing box.Ā
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It is in excellent condition with its original leech (hirute) handles (hikite) and ironware. It is constructed from keyaki (red elm, zelkova) and the style indicates this piece is from Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture.
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Similar examples can be found in The Furniture Museum & Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum. They can also be found in Traditional Japanese Chests, A Definitive Guide by Koizumi.Ā
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From Japan
30 x 20 x 21 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£15
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Japanese Keyaki Zenibako Money Box - 19thC
This antique Japanese safe box dates to circa 1860, the late Edo period (1603 - 1868), and is calledĀ ļ»æzenibakoļ»æ in Japan. It would have been used to store money and other valuables by a merchant, hence the coin slot at the top. The drawers would have held writing equipment like inkstone & brushes. It could also be referred to as a kakesuzuri, portable writing box.Ā
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It is in excellent condition with its original leech (hirute) handles (hikite) and ironware. It is constructed from keyaki (red elm, zelkova) and the style indicates this piece is from Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture.
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Similar examples can be found in The Furniture Museum & Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum. They can also be found in Traditional Japanese Chests, A Definitive Guide by Koizumi.Ā
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From Japan
30 x 20 x 21 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£15
More delivery options available at checkout
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This antique Japanese safe box dates to circa 1860, the late Edo period (1603 - 1868), and is calledĀ ļ»æzenibakoļ»æ in Japan. It would have been used to store money and other valuables by a merchant, hence the coin slot at the top. The drawers would have held writing equipment like inkstone & brushes. It could also be referred to as a kakesuzuri, portable writing box.Ā
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It is in excellent condition with its original leech (hirute) handles (hikite) and ironware. It is constructed from keyaki (red elm, zelkova) and the style indicates this piece is from Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture.
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Similar examples can be found in The Furniture Museum & Matsumoto Folk Crafts Museum. They can also be found in Traditional Japanese Chests, A Definitive Guide by Koizumi.Ā
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From Japan
30 x 20 x 21 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£15
More delivery options available at checkout
