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| Dimensions | 35.5ʺW × 17.5ʺD × 27ʺH |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Status | Sold |
Antique Kiri Wood Japanese Tansu Trunk
SOLD!
Design Plus Gallery presents a Tansu Kiri Wood Calligraphy Trunk. This is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1880’s). This suzuribako was used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache’ case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink stick, and paper. Keyaki (zelkova) wood was the wood of choice for such a chest being strong as well as having a beautiful grain pattern. This chest still has its original hand rubbed lacquer finish over persimmon tannin stain. Has wear that is consistent for its antique age and has numerous signs of wear from age + use.
