Japanese Antique Money Box Saisenbako Savings Taisho 1918 Temple Shrine Style
Description
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■ Description Item Details This is a historic Japanese antique wooden box from the Taisho Period. While it features the classic design of a Temple or Shrine Offertory Box (Saisen-bako), historical inscriptions reveal it served a unique role in local community history.
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Historical Context & Usage:
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Not just a Saisenbako: This box was actually used as a "Community Savings Box" by a local neighborhood association.
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Provenance: The inscriptions confirm it belonged to the "East Group Executive Association" (東組実行組合) in Shimokurizu, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Activity: The writing details that members paid "30 sen" (Gold 30 Sen) monthly as community savings or mutual aid dues. It is a rare artifact documenting the mutual support systems (Kou or Kumiai) of early 20th-century Japanese villages.
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Date: Dated "Taisho 7, April" (1918).
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Design: It is crafted in a rustic style with a central handle for portability, typical of collection boxes used in temples or meetings.
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Material: Wood with iron fittings.
Size & Weight
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Width: approx. 20 cm / 7.87 in
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Height: approx. 14 cm / 5.51 in
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Depth: approx. 13 cm / 5.11 in
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Weight: 624 g / 1.37 lbs
Condition Condition: Antique / Damaged (Please Review)
There is a small glued repair on one of the lower corners.
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Top Lid (Important): The top cover is designed with sliding wooden slats.
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One side: The slat is present and functions correctly.
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The other side: The wooden slat is MISSING (broken off), leaving an open gap.
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General: The item shows heavy signs of age, including wear, dirt, scratches, and a deep patina. This rustic condition attests to its over 100 years of history and use in the community.
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Your order will be shipped by FedEx or Japan Post, depending on the delivery area.
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FedEx: Estimated delivery in 36 days
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Japan Post: Estimated delivery in 412 days
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