Antique Japanese Document Tansu Meiji Era Hinoki & Sugi Wood Chobadansu 66x37 Chawan Honjo Narihira district

Honjo Narihira district

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Dimensions: approximately 10"H with lid (25 cm) Weight:

Box Signed By: The same artist (Un’an)

This vintage Japanese stand rich red lacquer finish with gold and black decoration

Antique Japanese Document Tansu Meiji Era Hinoki & Sugi Wood Chobadansu 66x37 Chawan Honjo Narihira districtKnown as a chobadansu (document tansu chest), this chest was made in the 19th century Meiji era (1868 1912). Made in the Nagoya style in two parts made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sugi (cryptomeria) or Japanese cedar. The choba dansu was a special chest used to store document, accounts, money and other valuables for a business enterprise. This chest has a unique configuration of 14 drawers (2 located behind the armored safe door) and 2 cabinets