ANTIQUE JAPANESE c.1880 MEIJI ERA NAGA-HIBACHI WOODEN BRAZIER 5 DRAWER TANSU ^^

Description

Known as a
naga-hibachi,
this chest was the center of social life in a Meiji era home.  It was actually a hibachi or brazier in which tea water was brewed.  It has its original copper liner in which ash was once filled to half way on which coals were set to warm the tea water.  It is made of cross-cut zelkova wood to show off the beautiful grain.  The drawer interiors are made of kiri (paulownia).  Along with the zelkova sides there is persimmon trim.   Large inset side handles (see picture 4 & 5) aided in moving this large chest even when hot coals burned inside.   Five various sized drawers were used to house verything from iron chopsticks for tending the coals to extra charcoal, as well as paraphernalia for tea ceremony.
This hibachi tansu chest is made
with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint
construction (see picture 11).   This chest has all its 140 year old
deep rich patina
.
All drawers move easily without binding.  The handles are made of hand forged copper.
This chest has a century and a half  old original
warm aged patina
and, having been used lovingly for over a century,  it remains in
very
good original antique condition
and should serve one well for another century of use.
It measures 34 1/2" wide by 16" high by 15" deep (80 x 40 x 40 cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
very solid and functional
piece of furniture.
A thick 3/8" glass is currently set into the top of this chest to produce a very unique coffee table with a nice display area inside the copper linner.
You'll love it, I
guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days  of receipt.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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