Meiji Period Shou Sugi Ban Bo Dansu From Sakata Ceramics mouth-blown glass bulb that tapers

mouth-blown glass bulb that tapers down into an elegant teardrop shape

which were common throughout China

It is made from rosewood and has hand-carved carvings of bats all along the top and within Chinese culture

allowing for convenient storage of various items

Meiji Period Shou Sugi Ban Bo Dansu From Sakata Ceramics mouth-blown glass bulb that tapersHere we have a striking antique, Japanese Bo Dansu, dating back to the Meiji period (1868 1912). Constructed by a team of three talented artisans; a carpenter, ironworkers and a lacquer worker using kiri (paulownia wood) favoured for its natural moisture regulating and insect repelling properties. The chest is heavily adorned with hand forged iron fittings, practically focussing on the central bo (locking bar) which features the ivy family crest,