ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI / EDO 1800's INBAKO TANSU SUZURIBAKO FOR INKAN STAMPS 8"~

Description

This is a Japanese antique Meiji or Edo Era (1800's)
Japanese Inbako used for holding inhan signature stamps
. This tiny tansu is made of solid
Keyaki
(zelkova - Japanese elm) on all outside faces while the drawer is
sugi wood
(cryptomeria). The metal hardware bronze finished with burnt lacquer.
The method of construction as well as the bronze work on this chest help date it to the mid to late 19th century.  This chest was used to hold the small wood and marble inhan stamps used for signatures and official documents.
Along with a century and a half old warm patina this chest remains in
fine
condition.
This
Inboko
chest measures 7 3/4" long by 4 1/2'' wide by 5 1/4" tall (18 x 11.5 x 13 cm). A very warm accent for your home or office. For collectors of tansu this is a unusual piece to add being one of the smallest available. Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine
wood grain and its century and a half old original patina.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.