Japanese Choba Dansu - Meiji Period
This Japanese choba dansu merchant chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). It is made in the traditional Osaka style from kiri wood.
It has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made and in the traditional way, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings.
As with most Japanese furniture, the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight, it is extremely well made. It has very functional sliding doors & drawers. All the iron fittings are original to the piece.
From Japan
88.5 x 39.5 x 102 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
This Japanese choba dansu merchant chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). It is made in the traditional Osaka style from kiri wood.
It has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made and in the traditional way, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings.
As with most Japanese furniture, the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight, it is extremely well made. It has very functional sliding doors & drawers. All the iron fittings are original to the piece.
From Japan
88.5 x 39.5 x 102 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
Description
This Japanese choba dansu merchant chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). It is made in the traditional Osaka style from kiri wood.
It has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made and in the traditional way, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings.
As with most Japanese furniture, the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight, it is extremely well made. It has very functional sliding doors & drawers. All the iron fittings are original to the piece.
From Japan
88.5 x 39.5 x 102 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
