{"product_id":"antique-japanese-haribako-sewing-box-meiji-keyaki-tamo-wood-brass-hardware-drawe","title":"Antique Japanese Haribako Sewing Box Meiji Keyaki\/Tamo Wood Brass Hardware Drawe","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"26\" style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Japanese Sewing Box (針箱 Haribako) — Meiji to Taisho Period, c. 1890–1926\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e✦ Dimensions \u0026amp; Weight W 32.5 cm × D 20 cm × H 27 cm | Weight: 2.8 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Condition Some minor scratches present. Overall good antique condition consistent with age (100+ years). The wood surface shows honest wear, light scratches, and aged patina — all of which lend an appropriate and authentic character to a piece of this age. All drawers slide and function smoothly. All hardware is intact and original with no missing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and finely crafted Japanese sewing\/needlework box (針箱, haribako) of exceptional quality. Unlike the typical mass-produced examples, this piece reflects the work of a skilled craftsman, likely made to order for a discerning client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Wood \u0026amp; Construction The exterior panels feature a stunning figured wood grain — likely Tamo (Japanese ash, Fraxinus mandshurica) or Keyaki (zelkova), prized for its dramatic \"peanut\" and swirling burl-like figure. The sides and interior structural elements are crafted from straight-grained wood (cedar\/pine), a refined combination balancing beauty with strength. Joinery throughout is precise hand-cut dovetail (arigu-mi), a hallmark of quality Japanese cabinetwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Lid \u0026amp; Interior The bi-fold hinged lid opens to reveal a spacious interior tray with subdivided compartments for needles, threads, and small notions. A secondary hidden inner tray\/panel conceals additional storage beneath. A distinctive crescent moon-shaped finger-pull is carved into each side — both functional and elegantly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Drawers The front features a well-organized arrangement of drawers in varying sizes (2 narrow drawers + 1 side door cabinet + 1 full-width drawer), each sliding smoothly. Interiors are unfinished natural wood with traces of original use — character consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Hardware All hardware is brass or copper-alloy, hand-engraved with fine foliate and floral scroll motifs. The drawer pulls feature detailed karakusa (arabesque) designs on shaped backplates. Lid hinges are cloud\/flower-shaped openwork brass. The locking hasp on the side door is a shaped cloud-form fitting. Hardware shows beautiful aged patina — original throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345665605885,"sku":"Gokokuji 8000 WBX328","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_e2768e62-348b-436f-81ca-00c828bacf0f.jpg?v=1775190612","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/ko\/products\/antique-japanese-haribako-sewing-box-meiji-keyaki-tamo-wood-brass-hardware-drawe","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}