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Antique Japanese 19th Century Temple Collection or stamp Box - Saisen-bako

Antique Japanese 19th Century Temple Collection or stamp Box - Saisen-bako

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A really unusual and rare form of a temple collection box. 

This is a really interesting one, I have not seen one before where the top of the box extends past the drawers like a protective cover. I wonder if perhaps it fitted into a larger unit that held multiple boxes like this?  

Dating to the late 19th Century, Meiji Period. It is made from unlacquered sugi wood, (Japanese Cryptomeria) it features copper drawer handles and studs on the top, with an unusually heavy weight bronze handle on the top which feels really nice in the hand. 

There is some kanji on the bottom and the drawers which helps us a little. 
On the back It is very hard to read but says something along the lines of: 
"Respectfully offered - Aso Village"  

On the drawers sides there is some Kanji too, these say something along the lines of Sakuya-kanzō or Sakuya-no-kurazō which translates to:

“Storage (drawer) for Sakuya’s contribution / offering.” or “Sakuya’s collection compartment.”

Its possible that this box contained something related to a specific donation, perhaps some documents or something possibly valuable. Though the lack of lock suggest that it wasn't money. So perhaps the box contained records of donations. In any case its a curious and rare artifact from temple life. 

Measures 17.5cm long x 11.5cm wide x 12cm tall 

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