Antique Japanese Chobadansu Meiji Era Keyaki Elm Tansu Chest 35"W Box Various traditional hand painted motifs

Various traditional hand painted motifs adorn each plates including bamboo and lucky money bags

and standing 12 inches tall

late 19th–early 20th century

The wood is a very rich brown with a purplish hue

The slight taste of rust is believed by some to actually enhance the flavor of tea (along with the quality of the water)

Antique Japanese Chobadansu Meiji Era Keyaki Elm Tansu Chest 35"W Box Various traditional hand painted motifsThis is an antique Japanese Chobadansu or merchant chest. The highly figured wood grain is stunning in all Keyaki exterior and Sugi interiors. As well as being an amazing statement piece this Chobadansu has a lot of storage and display area with 6 drawers and three cabinet behind sliding doors. Please contact us for details on shipping this tansu via white glove service. Meiji era (1868 1912) Keyaki face (Japanese Elm) Sugi interior (Japanese cedar)