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Antique Japanese Kotansu (Personal Chest) Lacquer Kiri Edo Period

Antique Japanese Kotansu (Personal Chest) Lacquer Kiri Edo Period


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900: Item # 1449314
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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 $975.00 
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original Urushi lacquer finish and hand forged iron hardware with Hirute handles. Four spacious drawers and a safe door that hides three small drawers for valuables. One small drawer has a secret false floor to hide precious smalls. Each side has 2 sets of carrying handles with one set used for long distance moves and a pair of hand held handles for placement in a room.

Age: Late Edo Period (1850-1860)

Dimensions: 39 1/2" Wide by 31 3/4" High by 19" Deep