Description
An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia). All original hand forged iron hardware with a wiped lacquer finish. The front hinged security door opens to 5 drawers of varying sizes where ship documents, valuables and records were kept. A secret box hides behind and to the left of the bottom right drawer.
Age: Edo Period (1850-1868)
Dimensions: 14 1/2″ Wide by 17″ High (excluding handle) by 18 1/8″ Deep