ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c1900) KAKESUZURI PORTABLE DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST

Description

This is a 120 year old
antique Japanese
kakesuzuri
(portable document chest)  from the late Meiji
Era (c. 1900). This
kakesuzuri
tansu has
two large drawers within a swing open door.  Made of
solid
sugi
(cryptomeria) inside and out with original
kijiro
(natural lacquer) over a persimmon tannin stain.  All the metal hardware is hand forged coppper.
Kakesuzuri were used as portable accounting chests (the forerunner of the attache case). Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink stick, and paper.   This chest still has its original kijiro (natural lacquer) hand rubbed finish over persimmon tannin stain. Made with wooden pin
lap joint construction (see last picture).  The lower interior drawer has an operable lock with key (see picture 9).   The front door has a slide on the door latch which can hold the door closed when the "button" is pushed to the right (see picture 10).
The method of construction as well as all the forged copper  work on this chest dates it to the late Meiji Era (c. 1900) or even earlier.   This chest was used to hold calligraphy and writing materials, as well as, money and valuables.  The top handle is still very secure (see picture 3) and provides a convenient way to transport this chest. All drawers open and close smoothly. The double hinged lidded top swings open and closes easily.
Both  drawers open and close smoothly.  Along with a century old warm patina this chest remains in
fine
original antique
condition.
This
tansu
chest measures  9 1/2" wide by 10'' tall by 13" deep (24 x 25 x 33 cm).  A very warm accent for your home or office. Great to hold pens, as well as, remote controls for the TV and stereo.  Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine old original finish and  patina.
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.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 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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