Rare Antique Sakata Hangai Tansu Keyaki Burl Edo Period

Rare Antique Sakata Hangai Tansu Keyaki Burl Edo Period

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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A rare antique Sakata Hangai (captain’s business transactions chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. It feature a top drawer and a lift out front security door with lock and key. Behind the door are 5 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is the center bottom drawer that purposely exterior lacquered since it received the most use. This drawer has two covers and originally held the inkstone and calligraphy brushes for writing daily ship logs and business receipts.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 22″ Wide by 19 1/2″ High by 15 1/4″ Deep

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A rare antique Sakata Hangai (captain’s business transactions chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. All original Urushi lacquer and hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute style handles. It feature a top drawer and a lift out front security door with lock and key. Behind the door are 5 drawers of varying sizes. In particular is the center bottom drawer that purposely exterior lacquered since it received the most use. This drawer has two covers and originally held the inkstone and calligraphy brushes for writing daily ship logs and business receipts.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 22″ Wide by 19 1/2″ High by 15 1/4″ Deep

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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