An antique Japanese Kobako (personal storage box) made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. Hand forged iron hardware with Hirute handle and ring drawer pulls. constructed using Japanese straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Clues to its purpose include minor interior drawer ink stain as well as its low profile and paper sized drawers suggesting that it was used as a form of calligraphy or document box for a professional or a business.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 12" Wide by 9 1/2" High by 13 5/8" Deep