Meiji Wooden Zenibako Temple Charity Box, Japan

Description

Japanese Zenibako or offering block to collect money originating from a temple.
This specimen dates from the Meiji period and … more Japanese Zenibako or offering block to collect money originating from a temple.
This specimen dates from the Meiji period and has beautifully aged full wood.
The inside shows Japanese characters in black ink.
Fitted with a metal latch and an opening at the top for coin insertion.
The zenibako can be opened along the top.

An authentic decorative piece that can serve as an occasional element, plant stand, storage space,\.

Dimensions: height 37 cm, width 35 cm, length 54 cm. less