An antique Japanese Bo Tansu (locking bar chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Warabite style handles. Three full width drawers and bottom partial width drawer with hinged security door hiding 3 small drawers. Underneath bottom small drawer lies a secret area where important flat documents or valuables were hidden from plain sight. Side and rare back slats added strength and visual design to this beautiful tansu. Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery as well as hardened wooden nails.

Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)

Dimensions: 40 1/2" Wide by 38 1/2" High by 21 3/4" Deep