Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique Japanese Gifu Choba Tansu made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Famed Gifu region horizontal slats comprising the pair of sliding doors and the sides of the tansu. Comprised of 5 drawers of varying sizes, a spacious area behind the door pair and two small drawers to store valuables behind the hinged security door.

Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 37 5/8" High by 16 1/2" Deep
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item #1463383