Antique Japanese Kotansu Personal Storage Chest Kiri Meiji

Antique Japanese Kotansu Personal Storage Chest Kiri Meiji

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An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural aged patina. Warabite style handles. One main drawer with two recessed drawers and a security door that hides two small drawers where valuables were stored. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 23 1/4″ Wide by 19 1/8″ High by 14 3/4″ Deep

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An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and natural aged patina. Warabite style handles. One main drawer with two recessed drawers and a security door that hides two small drawers where valuables were stored. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 23 1/4″ Wide by 19 1/8″ High by 14 3/4″ Deep

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