Meiji Period Kake-Suzuri Document Cabinet, Japan, 1890s

Description

Antique Japanese cabinet with three drawers dating back to the late Meiji period.

Beautiful aged wood finished with metal hardware. … more Antique Japanese cabinet with three drawers dating back to the late Meiji period.

Beautiful aged wood finished with metal hardware.

At the top, there is a Sasuri (挿入), a metal slot for depositing money.

An authentic and unique piece, perfect for storing small office supplies, jewelry, \.

Dimensions: height 36.5 cm, width 26.5 cm, depth 54 cm. In good and usable condition, without a key.

Kake-suzuri (懸硯) originally refers to a small storage cabinet meant for keeping valuable documents and writing utensils, including calligraphy supplies. less