Vintage Japanese Cha Tansu (22J-C112)

This a vintage Japanese 1 section tea chest called Cha Tansu from Taisho period (1910's-1920's).  It was constructed out of Japanese ash (Tamo), Horse chestnut (Tochinoki) and Paulownia (Kirinoki) woods.

The Cha Tansu was often used to store accoutrements for guest tea service as well as a cabinet to display seasonal decorations.

26 1/2"W x 11 1/2"D x 33"H