Rare Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu (Bridal Chest) Kiri Edo

Rare Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Tansu (Bridal Chest) Kiri Edo

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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An antique Japanese rare Kannon Biraki tansu (bridal chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original natural Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the possible Mikumo family crest on the center locks. Double hinged doors behind which the upper section has 3 full width drawers and the bottom section has numerous smaller drawers with a lift out door hiding two additional drawers. An ingenious trick locking mechanism locks those two drawers from opening unless one knows the secret.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 47″ Wide by 44 1/4″ High by 18 1/2″

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An antique Japanese rare Kannon Biraki tansu (bridal chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original natural Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the possible Mikumo family crest on the center locks. Double hinged doors behind which the upper section has 3 full width drawers and the bottom section has numerous smaller drawers with a lift out door hiding two additional drawers. An ingenious trick locking mechanism locks those two drawers from opening unless one knows the secret.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 47″ Wide by 44 1/4″ High by 18 1/2″

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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