Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobadansu Keyaki Elmwood Tansu Chest 34"W Red 75" tall by 10" wide

75" tall by 10" wide (16 x 25

Very elaborately created with stitching showing through to the backside

5" diameter

It measures 2 1/2" in across by 1" tall ( 6 x 2

The handle end is decorated with a bold hexigon shape (traditional shape of protection) while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Chobadansu Keyaki Elmwood Tansu Chest 34"W Red 75" tall by 10" wideThis is an antique Japanese Chobadansu or merchant chest. The highly figured wood grain is stunning in all Keyaki exterior and Sugi interiors. As well as being a statement piece this Chobadansu has a lot of storage and display area with 6 drawers and two cabinet areas behind sliding and lift out doors. Meiji era (1868 1912) Keyaki face (Japanese Elm) Sugi case interior (Japanese cedar) Burnt lacquer hardware 34. 5" x 27. 75" x 19" (width x height x