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Japanese Tansu

Description

Meiji era clothing chest in 2 sections.  Some chipping on the edges, but the faces are in good shape.  Onr original key that functions with all locks.

 

 

 

Category Furniture
Medium Wood with iron fittings
Distinguishing marks original key for functioning locks
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 47.625 Inches (121 cm) tall; 45.25 inches (115 cm) wide; 17.25 in (44 cm) deep
Date Period 1880-1890
Weight approx 40 lbs
History Bought while in the U.S. Navy serving in Japan (1986) from a woman who restores antiques as a hobby. The chest was likely reclaimed from a gomi pile when someone was vacating a house.
Price Paid (If known) n/a
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