Antique Japanese Funa Bako (Ship Safe Box) Keyaki Edo Era 18th C

Antique Japanese Funa Bako (Ship Safe Box) Keyaki Edo Era 18th C

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Japanese
Period

Pre 1800

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An antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural Urushi lacquer finish. The safe door opens to 5 drawers where valuables were kept. The heavy weight of the case combined with a buoyant interior allowed the crew members to attach a rope to the handle and throw the safe overboard during a pirate attack. The chest would float beneath the surface of the water for retrieval after the attack was over.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 11 7/8″ Wide by 13″High by 15 3/8″ Deep

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An antique Japanese Funa Bako (ship safe box) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural Urushi lacquer finish. The safe door opens to 5 drawers where valuables were kept. The heavy weight of the case combined with a buoyant interior allowed the crew members to attach a rope to the handle and throw the safe overboard during a pirate attack. The chest would float beneath the surface of the water for retrieval after the attack was over.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 11 7/8″ Wide by 13″High by 15 3/8″ Deep

Additional information

Region

Japanese
Period

Pre 1800

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