ANTIQUE JAPANESE c. 1840 EDO ERA CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST ^^

Description

Known as a
chobadansu
(document tansu chest), this chest was made in the late Edo era (c.1840) of
hinoki
(cypress) face and
sugi
(cryptomeria) case with
kiri
(paulownia) interiors. The
choba - dansu
was a special chest used to store document, accounts, money and other valuables for a business enterprise.  This chest has has a very unique configuration of 8 drawers 2 doors and 11 special openings for the storage of documents and tools (see picture 1).
This tansu chest is made
with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint
construction (see picture 11).    This chest has all its 180 year old
deep rich patina
.
All drawers and doors move easily without binding.  The two doors lift out easily for open display.  All hardware is hand forged iron with square handles and detailed lock plates.   All locks are still operable with included keys (see pictures 5 & 6).  Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with documents (see picture 7).
This chest has a century and a half  old original
warm aged patina
and, having been used lovingly for over a century,  it remains in
very
fine original antique condition
and should serve one well for another century of use. There are some areas of past stains, most notably on the top (see picture 10).
It measures 29" wide by 30 1/2" high by 18 1/2" deep (74 x 77 x 47 cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
very solid and functional
piece of furniture.
You'll love it, I
guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days  of receipt.
Should you not be able to pick it up at our warehouse we can help arrange shipping via blanket wrap company skilled in moving museum grade antiques such as this one.
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and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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