Antique/Vintage Tamo Ash Jewelry Box, Japan (16416LKE)

Description

Made during the late Meiji through the Taisho Period (1910-1930), this delicate jewelry box stands on raised decorative feet, has 4 pull-out drawers of varying sizes, and a single door for storage.  It is constructed using straight dovetail joinery and covered on three sides and the top with Japanese Tamo Ash (Toneriko). Japanese ash is prized as a unique and beautifully grained wood used almost exclusively as a veneer for fine Japanese furnishings because of its rarity, superior quality, and high cost. Its warabite (fern hand) style drawer pulls which were also used on Japanese Tansu chests, have a graceful round shape, and are protected with a burnt lacquer finish and are considered one the more “classic” metal ware forms. In addition to its original use, it would be  perfect piece for storing small collectibles or even as a desk top accessory. It is in excellent condition with normal moderate signs of wear.