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Antique Japanese Kyushu Choba Tansu (merchant chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with a combination of slider and drawer layout. Beautiful original warm lacquer finish. Overall in very good condition.
Merchant chests were proudly owned by shopkeepers and served a dual purpose. The obvious one is a chest to store the business records, books, valuables, and office supplies. The less obvious one was using it as a form of advertising. These chests were often displayed in a prominent area of the store that was viewable by customers. It provided them with an assurance that they were dealing with a successful business establishment as well as a permanence that they would be in business for many years to come.
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890) Dimensions: 33 1/2" Wide x 36" High by 14" Deep
Merchant chests were proudly owned by shopkeepers and served a dual purpose. The obvious one is a chest to store the business records, books, valuables, and office supplies. The less obvious one was using it as a form of advertising. These chests were often displayed in a prominent area of the store that was viewable by customers. It provided them with an assurance that they were dealing with a successful business establishment as well as a permanence that they would be in business for many years to come.
Age: Mid Meiji Era (1880-1890) Dimensions: 33 1/2" Wide x 36" High by 14" Deep
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item #1444354
