Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Furniture This specific type of pottery

This specific type of pottery is known as vernacular

The hand-carved detailing shows mostly yellow flowers which

hence the brown colouring and the thin layer of glaze

dating back to the Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Furniture This specific type of potteryHere 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