Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Furniture and a quaint little lid

and a quaint little lid too

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This stunning box originated in India within the early 20th century

The dimensions are as follows: H - 6cm

are as follows- H - 53cm

Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Furniture and a quaint little lidHere we have a stunning Zenibako (merchants money box), dating back to the Meiji Period. Constructed from solid Japanese Zelkova and fortified with iron plating, this piece features a coin slot and a circular hole on top, the coin slot was used for quick deposits and the larger was used for string tied currency. Along the perimeter of the money box you may notice heavy iron rivets (studs) this design feature was a security measure making it difficult