Antique Late Edo Japanese Wooden Black Kake Suzuri Portable Writing Box WO621 Pottery providing excellent stability and a

providing excellent stability and a sophisticated silhouette

Type Based on its physical appearance and weathering style

The sculptural base depicts churning water

The set includes one large rectangular tray and one round tray

The damaged parts of the plates have been meticulously filled and reconstructed using repair materials such as synthetic putty

Antique Late Edo Japanese Wooden Black Kake Suzuri Portable Writing Box WO621 Pottery providing excellent stability and aThis is an antique Japanese wooden kake suzuri (portable writing box), dating back to the late Edo period. It is a traditional utilitarian chest used by merchants for storing calligraphy tools, ledgers, and valuables. The chest features a top opening lid equipped with a coin slot and a metal carrying handle, revealing a shallow upper storage compartment. The front panel includes three drawers of varying sizes secured with iron hardware, including a