Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 25"W Roundel The lidded top section was

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes

in which function was merged with sculptural symbolism

This is an antique late Edo Era (c

polished to a smooth sheen that enhances its refined simplicity

That explains the grid-like brush marks and glaze style

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1890’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 25"W Roundel The lidded top section wasThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. There are four lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out. Height = 21. 5" Width = 25 Depth = 13" This