An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand made iron hardware including the Kakute front drawer handles and the Warabite side carrying handles. Construction includes straight dovetail joinery with hardened wooden nails. Lock plates include parallel vertical bars that double as decorative as well as strong security connectors preventing easy removal from the drawer fronts. There are two small drawers behind the hinged door and behind the lower drawer hides a secret box where valuables were hidden away from thieves. Includes key for door lock.

Age: Late Edo Era (1800-1868)

Dimensions: 22" Wide x 18 3/4" High x 16 1/2" Deep