Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Religious Artifacts this book would have been

this book would have been used to hold information and data about the particular business

which is a record of all transactions of a savings account

It is in incredible condition

it has hand-carved detailing throughout that resembles an original Chinese style

The larger hook: This hook also showcases polychromed paintwork throughout and contains many hand carvings which emphasise the effort that was put into the hook

Meiji Period Japanese Zenibako Merchants Money Box Religious Artifacts this book would have beenHere 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