ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA (c1780) 5 DRAWER GYOSHO BAKO PEDDLERS TANSU CHEST

Description

This is a 240 year old
antique Japanese
gyoshobako-dansu
(peddler's chest) from the mid
Edo Era (c.1780). It was used in its day to transport the tools of an itinerant craftsman from town to town.  This
gyoshobako tansu
has
a configuration of 4 interior and one exterior drawers of various sizes.  It is
made of solid
kiri
(paulownia) wood. All the metal hardware is hand forged iron.
This chest still has its original deep two century old patina. This chest shows a high degree of Japanese craftsmanship in the joinery, being made with hardened hinoki pegged wood construction (see last picture). The various sized drawers were custom made to hold various tools of ones trade.  The style of this
gyoshobako
chest as well as the method of construction and all the forged iron metal work on this chest dates it to the mid Edo era (c.1780). All drawer handles, hinges, and latches are made of forged iron with a protective coat of burnt lacquer.  All drawers open and close smoothly and the three forged iron hinged front door swings open and closed easily.
It has an operable lower locking drawer (see pictures 8 & 9)  with operable key.
It has been well used yet well loved, has a deep warm patina that only centuries of devoted use could provide.
This chest remains in
fine original antique condition
. This peddler's chest measures 12'' wide by 20 1/2'' deep" by 26" high (30 x 52 x 66 cm). A very warm accent for your home or office as well as great functional space inside 5 deep drawers of various sizes. In Japan,
gyoshobako
are considered one of most collectable tansu che
sts. Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine kiri wood and its two and half century old original patina.
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.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery, Portland, Oregon
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.
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