This rare 19th-century Japanese zenibako was traditionally used for collecting charitable offerings in temples or community settings. Handcrafted from sugi (Japanese cedar) and bound with iron fittings, it features a top slot for coins, a sliding drawer for retrieval, and a robust carry handle integrated into the lid. The rich patina, wear, and remnants of old black lacquer reflect decades of devotional use and humble purpose. A beautiful and evocative piece of Edo-to-Meiji era design, perfect for collectors of spiritual artifacts or Japanese folk objects.
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