Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobadansu Keyaki Elmwood Tansu Chest 34"W Red The wood is lacquered in

The wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of glossy black urushi lacquer

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The handle end is decorated with a bold hexigon shape (traditional shape of protection) while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

Often depicted holding a willow branch and a vase of pure water

There are a few minor stains or marks on the warm aged patina

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobadansu Keyaki Elmwood Tansu Chest 34"W Red The wood is lacquered inThis 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 a statement piece this Chobadansu has a lot of storage and display area with 6 drawers and two cabinet areas behind sliding and lift out doors. Meiji era (1868 1912) Keyaki face (Japanese Elm) Sugi case interior (Japanese cedar) Burnt lacquer hardware 34. 5" x 27. 75" x 19" (width x height x