Japanese Antique wooden Kake Suzuribako inkstone box Funa Tansu drawer WBX327
Description
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Japanese Antique wooden Kake Suzuribako inkstone box Funa Tansu drawer WBX327
Description
This is an antique Japanese wooden Funa Tansu (ship chest) style Suzuribako inkstone box, used during the Meiji period for storing writing tools and documents.
It showcases the elegance of traditional Japanese joinery and craftsmanship, combining practicality and aesthetic beauty.
Features
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Type: Funa Tansu / Suzuribako (Inkstone Box)
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Material: Natural wood with hand-forged iron fittings
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Period: Meiji era (late 19th century, Japan)
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Design: Compact chest with hinged top lid and drawers, reinforced with iron hardware
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The lock plate is decorative; key is not included, but drawers open smoothly without it
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Signed inscription inside one drawer, adding authenticity and historical interest
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Traditional hand-forged iron handles and corner reinforcements
Uses
Originally used by merchants and scholars to store writing instruments, brushes, and documents.
Today, it serves beautifully as a collector’s item, interior display, or storage box that adds a touch of Japanese antique charm to modern spaces.
Size
Height: 24cm / approx. 9.4 inches
Width: 28.5cm / approx. 11.2 inches
Depth: 19.5cm / approx. 7.7 inches
Total Weight: 2.4kg
Condition
Used item / Shows minor natural drying marks, light stains, and subtle surface changes consistent with age.
The iron fittings display period-appropriate rust and patina, enhancing its authentic antique charm.
The overall structure remains sturdy, and the drawers open and close smoothly.
A fine example of Japanese Meiji-era craftsmanship, this wooden Funa Tansu Suzuribako is both functional and decorative.
It represents the refined simplicity and practical beauty of traditional Japanese design.
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