Antique Japanese Step Tansu / Kaidan Tansu (22S-H1)

This is an antique Japanese stair chest called Kaidan or Kaidan Tansu from middle Meiji (1880's-1890's).  It was constructed out of  Cypress (Hinoki) and Cryptomeria (Suginoki) woods. 

It has a combination of sliding doors and drawers for an abundance of storage space and the shallow steps allows for a smaller foot print to allow versatility in displaying this tansu. The incline is from left to right. 

39 1/2"W x 24 1/4"D x 71 1/2"H