Meiji Era Taishō Decorative Wooden Transport Case, Japan

Description

Decorative wooden transport case from the Meiji period.

The travel case is adorned with metal fittings, black lacquered on the … more Decorative wooden transport case from the Meiji period.

The travel case is adorned with metal fittings, black lacquered on the exterior, and features a removable lid.

The interior is colored reddish-brown and bears the mark "上野院" (Ueno-in), suggesting that this case may have belonged to a Buddhist temple.

A beautiful and authentic piece that can serve as a side table, plant stand, or display for art objects.

Dimensions: height 34 cm, width 69 cm, depth 41 cm. The case shows signs of wear, clearly visible in the photos. less