Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Obi and scenes from the places

and scenes from the places he traveled

This is a used Chashaku previously owned by a frequent tea practitioner

This bowl measures 6" in diameter by 3 1/4" tall (15 x 8

Along with a century old warm patina

the neck carries a teal ground with gold scrolling border

Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Obi and scenes from the placesThis is an antique Taisho era (c. 1920's) 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. This haribako has keyaki wood exteriors and kiri (paulownia) wood drawer interiors. Great skill was used in the workmanship in this chest. It is made with all wooden