Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century
This 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 this piece dates to the Edo period (1603- 1868). The ironwork on the drawers is a curved abstract design known as eyo-kurigata. This was likely used in a shop. The lacquer underneath the bo is a different colour due to exposure to sunlight.
This tansu has three large drawers. Underneath those are two smaller drawers and a small corner set of drawers. Both are kept secure by two locking bo which come with their original working keys.
Dimensions:
106 x 50 x 107 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
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Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century
Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century
This 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 this piece dates to the Edo period (1603- 1868). The ironwork on the drawers is a curved abstract design known as eyo-kurigata. This was likely used in a shop. The lacquer underneath the bo is a different colour due to exposure to sunlight.
This tansu has three large drawers. Underneath those are two smaller drawers and a small corner set of drawers. Both are kept secure by two locking bo which come with their original working keys.
Dimensions:
106 x 50 x 107 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
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This 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 this piece dates to the Edo period (1603- 1868). The ironwork on the drawers is a curved abstract design known as eyo-kurigata. This was likely used in a shop. The lacquer underneath the bo is a different colour due to exposure to sunlight.
This tansu has three large drawers. Underneath those are two smaller drawers and a small corner set of drawers. Both are kept secure by two locking bo which come with their original working keys.
Dimensions:
106 x 50 x 107 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available at checkout
