Antique Small Meiji Japanese Wooden Suzuribako Writing Box Ko dansu WO629 Signed a famous passage from the

a famous passage from the Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyo) meaning "For the sake of preaching the Supreme Dharma"

" drawing a parallel between these samurai protectors and Buddhist guardian deities

high-quality feel in the hand and excellent stability as a paperweight or ornament

small cracks

embodying a rustic "Wabi-sabi" aesthetic

Antique Small Meiji Japanese Wooden Suzuribako Writing Box Ko dansu WO629 Signed a famous passage from theThis is an antique Japanese small wooden suzuribako (writing box) or ko dansu (small chest of drawers), dating back to the Meiji period. It is a traditional utilitarian item crafted from natural wood and iron hardware. The piece features a top opening hinged lid that reveals a shallow storage compartment, along with three drawers on the front panel. One of the drawers is equipped with a decorative iron lock plate. The exterior is reinforced with iron