Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century Finish - Inlay With 2 drawers

With 2 drawers

rectangular form

Date: 19th Century Wood

This mirror is made from an old Indian 19th century window frame from a building in Gujarat

Painting Dimensions: 34 x 22 (wxh cms)

Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century Finish - Inlay With 2 drawersThis antique Japanese choba dansu is defined by its bo, the central locking bar that keeps the drawers secure. This chest is made predominantly from keyaki (red elm) and is unusually heavy for a tansu. Keyaki was prized for its deep colours and beautiful grain structure. This tansu chest retains the original iron hardware and urushi lacquer finish. The handles are made in the kakute squared style. The style of ironwork is from Mikuni town in Fukui and