An antique Japanese Kotansu (document chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the unusual side carrying handles which when swiveled up, allowed a wooden pole through it allowing two persons to transport it. Straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nail construction.
Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 21" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 14 1/4" Deep