Although the key is missing, the drawer can be opened without issue. The box embodies the aesthetic of wabi-sabi and traditional Japanese design. There are scratches and dirt due to age. The key is missing, but the drawer opens.
Japanese Antique Wooden Kake Suzuribako Inkstone Box Funa Tansu WBX309
Description:
This is a Japanese antique wooden inkstone box, known as a Kake Suzuribako, designed in the style of a Funa Tansu (shipboard chest). Such pieces were used by merchants or travelers during the Edo to Meiji periods and are valued today for their compact utility and fine craftsmanship.
Made from solid wood with iron fittings, this small tansu features a hinged top compartment and a front drawer. Although the key is missing, the drawer can be opened without issue. The warm patina and aged wood surface display natural wear and minor scratches, reflecting its long history. The box embodies the aesthetic of wabi-sabi and traditional Japanese design.
This piece is ideal for collectors of Japanese antiques or anyone seeking an authentic decorative accent for an interior space. It can also be used as a functional storage box for writing tools or small items.
Size:
Width: 29.5 cm / approx. 11.6 inches
Height: 20 cm / approx. 7.9 inches
Depth: 18.5 cm / approx. 7.3 inches
Weight: 2760 g
Condition:
Used. There are scratches and dirt due to age. The key is missing, but the drawer opens.
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Type | Boxes |
Primary Material | Wood |
Age | 1850-1899 |
Region of Origin | Japan |
Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
Country/Region of Manufacture | Japan |
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