An antique Japanese Kansai Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Two sliding doors behind which the merchant stored business books and records. 9 drawers of varying sizes for business storage and organizing. Through mortise and tenon joinery and side ribs for added strength and support.
Age: Meiji period ( 1880-1890)
Dimensions: 35 7/8" Wide by 37 1/2" High by 15 1/2" Deep