Japanese Keyaki Zenibako Money Box - 19thC Bowls Mughal arch form

Mughal arch form

These were used beside or at the end of the Kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes

Price is per pair of panels which are not hinged

Pieces of this type were traditionally used as flower stands or tea tables and were often made in pairs

Japanese Keyaki Zenibako Money Box - 19thC Bowls Mughal arch formThis antique Japanese safe box dates to circa 1860, the late Edo period (1603 1868), and is called zenibako in Japan. It would have been used to store money and other valuables by a merchant, hence the coin slot at the top. The drawers would have held writing equipment like inkstone & brushes. It could also be referred to as a kakesuzuri, portable writing box. It is in excellent condition with its original leech (hirute) handles (hikite) and ironware.