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Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu

$7,800
$17,94056% Off
£5,798.41
£13,336.3556% Off
€6,788.06
€15,612.5456% Off
CA$10,908.07
CA$25,088.5756% Off
A$12,180.04
A$28,014.0956% Off
CHF 6,353.44
CHF 14,612.9156% Off
MX$149,771.70
MX$344,474.9156% Off
NOK 80,188.33
NOK 184,433.1556% Off
SEK 75,494.48
SEK 173,637.3156% Off
DKK 50,638.95
DKK 116,469.5756% Off
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About the Item

19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were very common in Japan where homes were made solely of wood. These storage pieces on wheels were banned in Japan in the 19th century. So many families would wheel their belonging into the street during a fire, the road would be impassable to the fire brigade. Original hardware. Mortise and tenon construction. Gorgeous patina. wonderful example of a Kuruma tansu. This piece is in excellent condition considering its age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58.25 in (147.96 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. this is in amazing condition considering its age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #51-1271stDibs: LU797824235902

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