Antique Japanese Kakesuzuri Ink Box (21M-O49)

This is an antique Japanese merchant writing box called Kake Suzuri Bako from mid. Meiji period (1880's-1890's).

It was constructed out of Kiri (Paulownia) woods.  

Most likely used by a wealthy merchant, this box held the inkstone, brushes, paper, paperweight, and money that was used for daily business record keeping. 

8"W x 11"D x 7 1/2"H