Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu This bowl measures 6 1/2"

This bowl measures 6 1/2" in diameter by 2" tall (16

This is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c

The Food-Dog carving is very well done

1920) hand painted tea cup and saucer

75" tall by 11" wide (20

Antique Japanese Meiji c1881 Sugi Wood Suzuribako Ballot Box Tansu Chest 15” Katanadansu This bowl measures 6 1/2"This is a 140 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the Meiji Era c. 1881. This suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a slot most likely indicating that this was used as a ballot box. It's made of solid Sugi (Japanese cedar) wood. The metal hardware is hand forged iron. Markings = calligraphy on bottom including date made or first owner Meiji Year 13 Length = 14. 5" Width = 8" Height = 9" Weight = 5lbs 14oz Suzuribako were