An antique Japanese 2 section tall Gifu Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron and bronze hardware including the Hirute style handles. It features 2 pairs of large sliding doors and a lift-out door behind which were kept store records and books. 12 exterior drawers were used for storage and organizing. A small pair of sliding doors near the bottom hides two small drawers where valuables were kept.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 40" Wide by 62 3/4" High by 18" Deep
Antique Tansu Chest Gifu Choba (Merchant) 2 Section Hinoki Meiji Era
$3,400.00
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