Description

An original Edo Japanese choba tansu (merchant’s chest) made of quarters sawn kuri (chestnut) wood in warm brown lacquer finish. Each drawer face is decorated with elegant iron hardware accenting. The middle of the chest has two sliding doors with a center locking pin, with two more drawers and shelving within. Keys are included. Dates from late Edo period c1845

Size: 28″ height, 30″ width, 16.25″ depth