This is an imperial arrow procession chest from Japan. It stands 37” high and the lid measures 13” square. These were used to carry arrows and paraphernalia in a royal procession suspended by a stick that would go through the chest – see photos of the sides below. The gold crest is that of the paulownia tree, an emblem of the Japanese throne. Inside, there is an old leather carrying case and a leather archery glove - please see photos below. Edo Period, c. 1850s.  #8081  $3000