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ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST
ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST

ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA 11 DRAWER 4 DOOR CHOBADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST

$ 1161.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Material: wood

    Description

    Known as a
    chobadansu
    (document tansu chest), this chest was made in the late Edo era (c.1850) of hinoki (cypress) face and sugi (cryptomeria) case and interiors. The
    choba - dansu
    was a special chest used to store document, accounts, money and other valuables for a business enterprise.  This chest has two secret sections for storage of top secret documents (see picture 6 with the lower area removed to show the secret area).  Also see picture 10 from the book
    Tansu
    by Ty Heineken showing the second secret area which is accessed by removing the two lower doors.
    This tansu chest is made
    with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint
    construction (see picture 11).    This chest has all its 170 year old
    deep rich patina
    .
    This tansu chest has a total of 11 drawers of various sizes and four sliding doors and two secret compartments (see pictures).
    All drawers and doors move easily without binding.
    This chest has a century and a half  old original
    warm aged patina
    and, having been used lovingly for over a century,  it remains in
    very
    fine original antique condition
    and should serve one well for another century of use.
    It measures 36" wide by 38 1/2" high by 15 1/2" deep (92 x 98 x 40 cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
    very solid and functional
    piece of furniture.
    You'll love it, I
    guarantee it
    .........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days  of receipt.
    Should you not be able to pick it up at our warehouse we can help arrange shipping via blanket wrap company skilled in moving museum grade antiques such as this one.
    Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
    International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.