An antique Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware. Three drawers with a pair of hinged doors that open to a spacious interior with two side by side drawers. This area was used to store the merchant records and books while all the drawers were used to secure valuables and provide easy access to merchant tools and accessories. Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1910-1920) Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 29 3/4" High by 14 3/4" Deep