Antique Japanese Keyaki Calligraphy Box
Antique Japanese suzuri bako, or calligraphy box, made from keyaki (zelkova) hardwood with hand-forged iron hardware. The top of the box is hinged with a large, shallow compartment. The front has two small drawers with iron rings pulls. This box would have once been used for storing ink stones and other calligraphy articles.
Edo age (1603-1868)
Size: 9" height, 8.5" width, 12.5" length
item #1296309
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