An antique Japanese Tansu chest called a Gyosho Bako (peddler's chest) made of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware. Two pairs of rings on each side used to rope the Tansu to carry on ones back for peddling wares from town to town. The front hinged door secures 7 drawers used for inventory storage. Age: Edo Period (1800-1850) Dimensions: 11 3/4" Wide by 29 1/4" High by 19 1/2" Deep