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Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama

About the Item

Japanese Merchant’s chest (choba-dansu), Toyama, the front entirely constructed of keyaki (Zelkova serrata), original fuki-urushi lacquer finish, completed with hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) configured with five lower drawers, one of these drawers with square lockplate, sliding door compartment, center lock pin, rectangular door pulls concealing one shelf and two small drawers made of kiri (Paulownia tomentosa), and one large drawer on top with square lock plate, diamond chrysanthemum detail, the iron handles in gumbai (fan outline) form, rectangular escutcheons. Meiji Period, circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Depth: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NG831301stDibs: LU1778236631632
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