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Antique Japanese Money Chest

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Item Details

Description

A most auspicious antique Japanese money chest of old kiri wood with mitered mortise and tenon construction and hand wrought iron fittings, including the original sao-toshi (suspending handles). Bold calligraphic characters on the back of the chest read "Go Yo Kin", literally translating "Official Use Gold".

The interior of the lid of this rare artifact has a further calligraphic inscription that reads vertically from right to left "Ten Po San Nen", - translating Tenpo - era name for 1830-1844. "Nin Ju Ichi Gatsu" - 9th year of Tenpo, 11th month, a propitious or auspicious day. "Kichi Nichi Chi Ho Yaku' - translating "for use of locality" meaning community.

This is a remarkable Edo period money chest with altruistic intent. Its contents designated to benefit the community, likely in such matters as building roads and bridges, or restoring public buildings.
Measuring 19.75 in. (50.16 cm.) high by 34.75 in. (88.26 cm.) wide by 17.75 in. (45.08 cm.) deep.

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Antique Japanese Money Chest

Name: Antique Japanese Money Chest
SKU: 137343612
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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