Antique Japanese Kakesuzuri Ink Box (24A-79-6)

Antique Japanese Kakesuzuri Ink Box (24A-79-6)

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24A-79-6
$350.00
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Description

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 tamo (Japanese ash) woods.  

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

6 "W x 9 1/2"D x 7"H