ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA (c1800) KAKESUZURI FUNADANSU DOCUMENT TANSU CHEST^^

Description

Known as a
kakesuzuri
(portable document chest) or a
funadansu
(ship's chest) from the mid Edo
Era (c. 1800). This
tansu chest has
three large document drawers within a swing open door.  Made of
solid
keyaki
(zelkova) wood and sugi (cedar) interiors.  It has all of its original hand rubbed
kijiro
(natural lacquer) over a persimmon tannin stain.  All the metal hardware is hand forged iron with a protective blacken burnt lacquer.
Kakesuzuri  and funadansu were used as portable accounting chests and money boxes used to carry the ship's logs and funds while sailing the Japan inland sea.  Made with or world craftsmanship with wooden pin
lap joint construction (see picture 10).    The front door has its original operable lock and key which  locks closed when the "button" is pushed to the right (see picture 11)..
The method of construction as well as all the forged iron work on this chest dates it to the mid Edo Era (c. 1800) or even earlier.   This chest was used to hold documents and writing materials, as well as, money and valuables.   All drawers open and close smoothly. The triple hinged lidded front swings open and closes easily.
All three  drawers open and close smoothly.  Along with a two and half century old warm patina this chest remains in
fine
original antique
condition.
This
tansu
chest measures  11 1/2" wide by 12 1/2'' tall by 17" deep (28 x 32 x 43 cm).  A very warm accent for your home or office. Great storage in a solid side piece.  Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine old original finish and  patina.
Looking for a tansu chest with a lot of character and built samurai tough....this is it!
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 38 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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