Japanese Antique Money Box Saisenbako Savings Taisho 1918 Temple Shrine Style Glass it is a piece of

it is a piece of history that embodies the warmth of aged wood and the spirit of everyday life

5 inches Weight: 675g

Hiragana is a traditional Japanese phonetic script

The details of the face and eyes are deeply expressive

Historically used by Yamabushi (mountain ascetics) and in Buddhist rituals

Japanese Antique Money Box Saisenbako Savings Taisho 1918 Temple Shrine Style Glass it is a piece ofDescription Item Details This is a historic Japanese antique wooden box from the Taisho Period. While it features the classic design of a Temple or Shrine Offertory Box (Saisen bako), historical inscriptions reveal it served a unique role in local community history. Date: Dated "Taisho 7, April" (1918). Design: It is crafted in a rustic style with a central handle for portability, typical of collection boxes used in temples or meetings. Material: Wood