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Meiji Period Tansu/Chest Of Drawers

$5,356.57
£3,890
€4,596.13
CA$7,398.45
A$8,257.45
CHF 4,325.48
MX$100,686.89
NOK 54,704.61
SEK 51,300.28
DKK 34,305.37

About the Item

A three drawer cedar Meiji period Japanese chest of drawers. Unusually large drawers for a piece of Japanese furniture of this time period. Nicely patinated with original forged iron hardware. W76.5 cm x D43 cm x H91 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 30.12 in (76.5 cm)Depth: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6535246313162

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