Antique Japanese dowry tansu (婚礼箪笥 - konrei tansu chest). Adorned with gold a set of fouor striking Kuginuki Mon (釘抜紋), also known as the Nail-Puller Crest, a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity. The mon features a square within a circle, repeated in four places on the front, traditionally representing a noble or samurai family. Constructed from kiri (paulownia) wood, the tansu is lacquered in a deep black hue, accentuated by elaborate hand-hammered copper fittings along the edges, corners, and central locking mechanism. The large circular lockplate (kanagu) suggests its purpose as a dowry chest, securing treasured belongings during a wedding procession.
Age: Edo Period (1603-1867) Dimensions: 45″ high x 39 1/2″ wide x 18″ deep