Description
A beautiful antique Japanese Sendai Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware including the Mokko handles. The lock plates feature a center design of the original owner’s family crest with scrolling Peony buds that represents wealth and prosperity. The security door hides three smaller drawers that was used to keep valuables and important documents. Beautiful natural wood grain throughout. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Provenance: Caplin Collection. .
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 47 3/4″ Wide by 34 1/2″ High by 17 3/4″ Deep
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