Antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu (Peddler’s Chests) Kirinoki Edo Era Rare

Antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu (Peddler’s Chests) Kirinoki Edo Era Rare

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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An antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu (peddler’s chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. The hinged door opens to 4 drawers where the merchant’s wares were stored. The bottom drawer was used to keep documents, writing brushes, an inkstone and other business related accessories. Two iron rings on each side used with rope for carrying this chest on a peddler’s back. All original finish and hardware with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 11 1/2″ Wide x 25 1/2″ High x 19″Deep

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An antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu (peddler’s chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. The hinged door opens to 4 drawers where the merchant’s wares were stored. The bottom drawer was used to keep documents, writing brushes, an inkstone and other business related accessories. Two iron rings on each side used with rope for carrying this chest on a peddler’s back. All original finish and hardware with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 11 1/2″ Wide x 25 1/2″ High x 19″Deep

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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