Antique Japanese Meiji/Edo 1800's Inbako Tansu Suzuribako For Inkan Stamps 6"x4" Woodblock With exception of fading color

With exception of fading color on edge (see picture 8)

This small chest measures approximately 28" tall by 30" wide by 16" deep

it remains in fine condition with the exception of a damaged spot shown in detail in the photos

Measures 7 1/4" in diameter by 1" tall (18

Antique Japanese Meiji/Edo 1800's Inbako Tansu Suzuribako For Inkan Stamps 6"x4" Woodblock With exception of fading colorThis 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. 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