A rare antique Japanese Chobako (merchant desk) made entirely of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original patina and hand forged iron hardware including the Kakute and Warabite style handles. The front features opposing hinged security doors with 2 left drawer and 3 right drawers with a set of larger 3 drawers in between. The top has 3 hinged doors, one that housed the inkstone, one that kept the ink for the family seal and one large storage compartment. Two coin slots above two drawers to insert large and small Japanese coins.

Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 28 1/2" Wide by 11" High by 15 3/4" Deep