Description
A rare antique Japanese Gyosho Bako (Peddler’s Chest) in a three stacking section set made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. In its original finish it features iron and bronze fittings . Through rope holes at the bottom to allow the stacked sections to be securely fitted allowing the peddler to carry the chest like a backpack. When separated, the top of each section has a surrounding wood border allowing a table-like surface to display wares for sale.
Age: Late Edo Period ((1800-1868)
Dimensions: 27 3/4″ High x 11 1/2″ Wide by 19 1/4″ Deep
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