Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Antique Japanese sugi zenibacko (coin storage chest). Removable wood shoot and hinged top top open up the chest. Original finish, with iron mounts all throughout. Made of 100% sugi (ceder) wood. A traditional Japanese strongbox used for storing and transporting money, particularly during the Edo and Meiji periods. Crafted from sturdy sugi (cedar) or kiri (paulownia) wood, it features hand-forged iron reinforcements on all corners and edges, ensuring durability and security.

Age: Edo period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 20 1/2" wide x 17" high x 11 3/4" deep
$975.00
item #1501316