Antique Japanese Choba Tansu Merchant Chest (24J-G304)
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Antique Japanese Choba Tansu Merchant Chest (24J-G304)

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24J-G304
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Description

This is an antique Japanese merchant chest called Choba Tansu from the mid Meiji period (1880's-1890's). It was constructed from Paulownia wood (Kirinoki).

Merchant chests were usually displayed in a prominent location of a shop as a way to show their customers the success and prosperity of the business.  Similar to this piece, they usually have lots of iron hardware to contrast against the wood giving a feeling of business permanence and stability.

This antique Japanese tansu will make a great addition to any home decor. 

22 3/4"W x 15 1/2"D x 29 1/4"H