Antique Gyosho Bako | Japanese Peddler's Box

Gyosho bako (peddler's box). Gyosho bako are defined by rings on the back of the piece: a peddler would strap the box to their back and be able to easily travel with their goods to sell. This piece is made of sturdy sugi wood, with both kan (ring-shaped) and warabite iron handles. Sugi Japanese cedar wood Iron hardware Early 19th Century 15.25" x 21" x 23.5" (width, depth, height) Conserved by Shibui for the Northern American climate.