The hardware, lock plate and rivets are iron. The lock plate may be a replacement part. The family crest, mon, may have been added later, it is copper/brass. The box’s interior floor was lined with woodbock print paper, most visible is Ebisu, one of the 7 lucky gods. Fill around knots and other areas. Gouge on side of box. Nicks, scratches, wear to patina. Loss of woodblock print paper used to line the bottom of box. Bottom corner edges show wear. 9 1/2″W x 17 1/2″L x 12H. Weight of box and lock. 18 pounds 4 ounces. The item “Vintage Japanese Money/Cash Box With Lock/Key, Zenibako, Ebisu Woodblock Print” is in sale since Monday, March 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Boxes”. The seller is “*tokugawa*” and is located in Astoria, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1900-1940
- Color: dark kpatina
- Primary Material: wood
- Type: money box
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Original/Reproduction: Original
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