Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Garden Forged iron side handles aid

Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with documents (see picture 7)

sushi sliced raw fish and seafood

creating a style that was both culturally rich and internationally appealing

it remains in fine antique condition

The process demands precision

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c 1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5" Garden Forged iron side handles aidThis is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement of four exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding. Width = 11. 5" (29cm) Depth = 7" (18cm) Height = 8. 5" (21. 5cm) This haribako has mulberry burls wood face with amazing grain and paulownia (kiri) wood drawer