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Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest

About the Item

Heavy and solid wooden Tansu or apothecary style merchant box. The chest with riveted brackets, iron drop pull hardware and resting on bracket feet. Dimensions: 17 1/4" L x 7" D and 12 1/2" H Condition: light scratches and wear consistent with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3116901stDibs: LU1755240243832

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