{"product_id":"antique-japanese-small-suzuribako","title":"Antique Japanese small suzuribako calligraphy box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very nice small example of a merchant's or scholars calligraphy box called a suzuri-bako.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to hold an inkstone called a suzuri in the top hinged section. Brushes and other writing implements would be kept in the drawer below. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating to the late 19th Century, smaller examples like this are a bit rarer to find than the larger 3 drawer type that we often have. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition, the push button clasp which is often broken is intact and holding strong. A perfect little box for storing treasures or even using as a little painting box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFound in Kyoto on our recent trip in May 2026. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 15cm high x 13cm wide x 20.5cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54905708446001,"sku":"KH0135","price":325.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_small_Suzuribako_box-9.jpg?v=1786244149","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-small-suzuribako","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}