Antique Japanese Tansu Meiji Era (1868-1912) Keyaki Elm Tansu Chest 65"W

This is a rare beauty. It has an unusual configuration for a tansu, as if it may have been custom made for a merchant or artisan. It has 7 drawers the sliding doors. The highly figured wood grain stunning in all Keyaki exterior and Sugi (Japanese cedar) interiors. As well as being an amazing statement piece this Chobadansu has a lot of storage.

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Meiji era, late 1800's

Keyaki face and case (Japanese Elm)

Sugi interior (Japanese cedar)

Burnt lacquer hardware

64.75" x 35.25" x 18" (width x height x depth)

Weight = ~100 pounds