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Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. Because of its age, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan

H 10.83 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
Japanese Tansu Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu chests. These are out of a great Palm Springs estate. These are
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chests
Japanese Tansu Chests

Japanese Tansu Chests

H 27.5 in W 45.25 in D 17.5 in
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan. If you look closely at the top
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan

H 7.68 in W 10.24 in D 15.56 in
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

H 37.01 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early Edo period of
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
Edo period Japanese medicine chest

Edo period Japanese medicine chest

H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers

H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers

H 30.12 in W 33.27 in D 23.82 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

H 17.5 in W 28.25 in D 16 in
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor

H 13.5 in W 27 in D 19 in
Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese transitional lacquer chest with gilt-metal mounts Edo period, early 17th
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Bronze

Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

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H 18.51 in W 35.24 in D 19.1 in
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period tansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with black and brown
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Brown and Black Tansu Clothing Chest

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period antique tansu chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and iron
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers
Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

Japanese Taishō Period Early 20th Century Tansu Chest with Five Drawers

H 39 in W 36 in D 24 in
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

H 20.08 in W 29.53 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Twelve-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
) Shipping Information We ship from Japan. I will provide my own shipping quote. Please ask.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Twelve-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Twelve-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Twelve-Drawer Chest, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi

H 16.62 in W 27.33 in D 9.53 in
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer. The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chest of Drawer Cabinet Wabisabi Mingei

H 31.89 in W 31.11 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door

Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door

H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese merchant's chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels
Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels

Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels

H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century, with six drawers, iron
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Isho Dansu Clothing Chest with Brown Lacquer

H 36 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi bedside chest/meiji-taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
bed side chest. This is a highly recommended item with a great atmosphere. [We offer Japanese antique
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi bedside chest/meiji-taisho
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi bedside chest/meiji-taisho

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi bedside chest/meiji-taisho

H 24.69 in W 22.37 in D 12.84 in
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware

H 41.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Sendai type tansu chest from the 19th century with ornate iron hardware
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe

H 36.75 in W 36 in D 16.25 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers. This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

H 31.5 in W 32.09 in D 15.95 in
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe

H 40 in W 36 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers

H 37.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in
Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Located in Southbury, CT
An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over
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20th Century Artisan Boxes and Cases

Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer

Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer

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H 15 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in exceptional
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.
Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.

Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.

H 60.5 in W 57 in D 16 in
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
By W. & J. Sloane, Company of Master Craftsmen
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers Procured from
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion

Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion

H 34 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi

H 22.45 in W 25.01 in D 13 in
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"

Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"

H 48 in W 125 in D 25 in
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century with reddish brown lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest

H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A set of heavily patinated cedar Japanese drawers from the late Edo period. 9 drawers in total
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi
Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi

Late Edo Period Japanese Drawers Wabi Sabi

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H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 16.54 in
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf

H 37 in W 37 in D 15.25 in
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan. It was used to store small items such as sewing tools. Each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi

Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period WabiSabi

H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest

H 34.5 in W 33.75 in D 16.25 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s

H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 12.01 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). Material is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

H 28.15 in W 11.82 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

H 26.58 in W 27.17 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers

H 62.5 in W 35 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

H 25.2 in W 32.49 in D 15.75 in
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi

H 25.99 in W 18.71 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. From the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820-1912). It was
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

H 16.54 in W 24.81 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi

H 33.47 in W 40.36 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

H 11.62 in W 14.18 in D 8.08 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese drawer. It was built from the late Edo period to the Meiji period (1820
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Storage Tansu Mingei

H 11.03 in W 14.18 in D 8.08 in
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old wooden drawer made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1920) in Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer
Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer

Japanese antique wooden drawer/1868-1920/Wabi-Sabi "tansu" drawer

H 23.12 in W 29.14 in D 12.33 in
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

H 13.39 in W 13.59 in D 9.65 in
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912) It is made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)

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H 12.21 in W 12.41 in D 7.49 in
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old storage box made in Japan. This furniture is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Drawer Tansu Wabisabi

H 13.59 in W 12.6 in D 17.72 in
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall, 5 drawer part charred cedar & elm Japanese tansu from the early 19th C. Both a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

Part Charred Edo Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Wabi Sabi

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H 41.15 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Cabinet Mingei

H 21.86 in W 26.58 in D 18.71 in
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
FRAMA Scandinavian Design Japanese Sutoa Drawer Storage Solid Walnut
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Taking its name from the Japanese word Sutoa -'to contain'- Sutoa drawer is an elegant storage
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

FRAMA Scandinavian Design Japanese Sutoa Drawer Storage Solid Walnut
FRAMA Scandinavian Design Japanese Sutoa Drawer Storage Solid Walnut

FRAMA Scandinavian Design Japanese Sutoa Drawer Storage Solid Walnut

H 45.87 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple
Located in Greven, DE
Historicism -Faux Bamboo- chest of drawers Vienna (?) Bird's eye maple, beech second half of 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Japonisme Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple
19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple

19th Century "Faux Bamboo" Chest Of Drawers, Birdseye Maple

H 33.47 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
By George Nakashima
Located in Paris, IDF
piece, bestowing it with a lasting and timeless design. The chest of drawers has been fully restored
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955
George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955

George Nakashima black american walnut chest of drawers 1955

H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Japanese Minimal Design Sutoa Drawer Solid Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Taking its name from the Japanese word Sutoa -'to contain'- Sutoa drawer is an elegant storage
Category

2010s Danish Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Japanese Minimal Design Sutoa Drawer Solid Oak
FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Japanese Minimal Design Sutoa Drawer Solid Oak

FRAMA Contemporary Scandinavian Japanese Minimal Design Sutoa Drawer Solid Oak

H 45.87 in W 26.38 in D 20.87 in
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
known as the ‘Chippendale period’. This fine George III mahogany serpentine chest is very much in the
Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England

H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel

George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel

H 32.29 in W 100.01 in D 20.87 in
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa
Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

H 38.13 in W 47.75 in D 18.25 in
Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wool

Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989
Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989

Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989

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H 66.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era Antique Choba - Tansu (merchant's chest
Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era

H 41 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
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Chests From Japan For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chests from Japan you’re looking for. A chests from Japan — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chests from Japan — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chests from Japan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chests from Japan over the years, but those crafted by Takayama Craftsmen and Sado Craftsmen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chests From Japan?

The average selling price for a chests from Japan at 1stDibs is $4,750, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $17,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chests From Japan
  • What do cranes symbolize in Japan?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Japan, the crane normally symbolizes good fortune because of the legend that the bird can live a thousand years. The tortoise and the dragon also represent luck in that country. You'll find a collection of Japanese furniture, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of ikebana in Japan?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ikebana is a Japanese art of floral arrangement. The word “ikebana” comes from the word ikeru, meaning to arrange, and hana, meaning flower. Ikebanas are popular arrangements in traditional Japanese homes. Browse a variety of ikebana vases and baskets on 1stDibs.
  • What kind of jewelry is Japan known for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Japan is known for cultured pearl jewelry. Many people appreciate the beauty of Akoya pearls gathered from Akoya oysters found off the shores of Japanese islands. Since 1893, Mikimoto of Tokyo has been known worldwide for creating fine-quality Akoya pearl pieces. Shop a collection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • Are Bulova watches made in Japan?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether Bulova watches are made in Japan depends upon the timepiece in question. Historically, Bulova made all of its watches in Switzerland, but in recent years, the brand shifted some production to Japan and Hong Kong. You'll find a collection of Bulova watches on 1stDibs.
  • What is a gentleman's chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bonnet chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a bombe chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • What is a military chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • What is a dower chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • What is a demilune chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • What is a sugar chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Tansu chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a sea chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is a bachelor’s chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • What is a Bombay chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • What is a campaign chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • What is a mule chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a marriage chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • What is a door chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • Are Nikon binoculars made in Japan or China?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether Nikon binoculars are made in Japan or China depends on the model. All of the brand's high-end binoculars come from Japanese factories. However, Chinese facilities produce some entry-level models. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of vintage binoculars.

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