Antique Japanese Ko Tansu (21M-G54)

This is an antique Japanese personal storage chest called Ko Tansu from Middle Meiji period ( 1880's - 1890's).  It was used to store letters, documents, books and other items for daily use.  It is made of Paulownia wood (Kirinoki).

Contemporary uses for this piece include placement on a desk for additional office storage or using this as an elegant side table.

25"W x 13"D x 21"H + 4" high stand