Antique Japanese Two-Part Merchant Tansu with Iron Hardware
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Dark iron fittings animate the warm wood of this Japanese merchant’s chest, turning a practical storage piece into a strong architectural presence. Dating to about 1890, the chōba-dansu is built in two sections that stack together and were designed to separate for transport, combining tall proportions with a notably shallow depth.
Two sliding doors occupy the top section above five smaller drawers. The lower section contains three wide drawers, then a larger bottom drawer beside a small locking compartment on the right. Iron bail handles, corner fittings, reinforcing bands and lock plates articulate the front, while carrying handles on the sides reflect the chest’s portable construction.
Especially figured grain in the upper door panels contrasts with the straighter grain around them. Surface marks, scratches and other wear, together with oxidation on the iron, give the wood and hardware a layered character. In an entry, bedroom, library or living area, this tansu offers plentiful storage and the visual interest of a furnishing whose organization, grain and ironwork remain clearly legible.
Age: Antique
Origin: Japan
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1890
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, scratches, marks and variations to the wood finish throughout. Oxidation and wear to the iron hardware. Some age-related wood movement and separations. Two-part construction.
Materials & Techniques: Iron, Wood, Hand-Crafted, Stained
Style: Meiji (Of the period)
Each piece is unique with natural variations in age and appearance that add to its character.
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