Antique Japanese Document Tansu Meiji Era Hinoki & Sugi Wood Chobadansu 66x37 Chawan stylized interpretations emphasizing form and

stylized interpretations emphasizing form and energy

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Dimensions: approximately 10"H with lid (25 cm) Weight:

Bottom = 18"H   Top = 21

Antique Japanese Document Tansu Meiji Era Hinoki & Sugi Wood Chobadansu 66x37 Chawan stylized interpretations emphasizing form andKnown as a chobadansu (document tansu chest), this chest was made in the 19th century Meiji era (1868 1912). Made in the Nagoya style in two parts made of hinoki (Japanese cypress) and sugi (cryptomeria) or Japanese cedar. The choba dansu was a special chest used to store document, accounts, money and other valuables for a business enterprise. This chest has a unique configuration of 14 drawers (2 located behind the armored safe door) and 2 cabinets