ANTIQUE JAPANESE LATE MEIJI (c. 1900) CHOBA-DANSU SUGI WOOD TANSU CHEST 46"H ~

Description

This is an antique Japanese tansu known as a
Choba-dansu
or document chest, this tansu was made at the end of the Meiji period (c. 1900). It has 6 drawers, 2 compartments with sliding doors and 1 with a lift out door. It is made from solid
sugi
wood (cryptomeria) for the face, interior and case.
The
chobadansu
was a special piece of portable furniture used to store document, accounts, money and other valuables for a business enterprise
.
This tansu
is made with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint construction. It has all its 120 year old
rich patina
with a clear
shunkei
type lacquer finish.  All drawers and doors move easily without binding.  The sliding doors lift out easily for open display.  All hardware is hand forged iron and bronze with
gumpai
handles. Highly decorated hikite pulls are
inset into each slider and feature an image of Mt Fuji
.
It measures just over 34" wide and 46 1/4" high by 16 3/4" deep (117.5 x 86.5 x 42.5 cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
very solid and functional
piece of furniture.
It remains in
very fine condition
and should serve one well for another century of use.
PLEASE NOTE: Given the oversized nature of this item, shipping may need to be recalculated and additional cost required. Please inquire for details.
The five drawers are in three sizes and move easily without binding. The inside dimensions of the smallest drawer is 6 3/8 wide by 13 3/4" deep by 2 1/2" tall (16 x 35 x 6.5 cm), the three middle drawers are approximately 8 1/4" wide by 14 1/4" deep by 3 3/4" tall (21 x 36 x 9.5 cm), the largest bottom drawers are both 13 3/4" wide by 14 1/4" deep by 6 1/2" tall (35 x 36 x 17 cm). The top compartment has a 9 1/2" vertical clearance.
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.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 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. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.