Vintage Japanese Kakesuzuri Ink Box with a mini abacus (23F-67-4)

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23F-67-4
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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 wood and kiri wood.  

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. 

 It shows beautiful patina and history.

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