Japanese antique 2-section cha tansu (tea chest). The frame of this chest is made of solid keyaki (elm) wood and the front has persimmon wood veneer with dramatic grain. The top section has a compartment covered with four small sliding panels and a large compartment with glass sliders for display. Inside the glass display area are stepped shelves, a smaller square glass door compartment, another compartment with batik covered sliding panels depicting Mt. Fuji. There is a small drawer in the lower left hand side of the display area. The bottom section of the chest has two compartments for storage; one with sliding panels and one with a hinged door. On the very bottom of the lower portion of the chest are two small drawers.

Taisho Period (circa 1920's)

Dimensions: 48" high x 28 1/2" wide x 11" deep