Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware with Hirute handles. Four spacious drawers and a safe door that hides three small drawers for valuables. One small drawer has a secret false floor to hide precious smalls. Each side has 2 sets of carrying handles with one set used for long distance moves and a pair of hand held handles for placement in a room.

Age: Late Edo Period (1850-1860)

Dimensions: 39 1/2" Wide by 31 3/4" High by 19" Deep
$975.00
item #1449314