Three Portable Calligraphy Boxes

Description:

Three Portable Calligraphy Boxes, Japan, 19th/20th century, the hinged cover with a C-shape handle on top and a compartment on the underside, one of the sides with drawers, two with three and one with two, a lockable drawer to each box, of different wood, metal joinery, sizes to 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

age wear and tear, one with chipped joinery, minor warping to wood, without keys.


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