2-Section Kannon Biraki Tansu-Edo Period

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front of chest

top door clasp details

top of chest

front of chest with doors open

drawers open

drawer pull/latch

side of chest

inside of bottom drawer

back of chest

back of chest (detail of wear)

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Posted by Larajordan

10 years ago

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Description

My inlaws brought back this chest from Japan in the mid-1960s. It is in need of some repair, but still very beautiful.

What I know about it is:

This 2-Section Kannon Biraki (Double Opening Door) Tansu (Chest of Drawers).

Also known as a soldier's campaign chest.

It's age is Edo Period, pre 1850s.

It has it's original dark reddish brown lacquer finish that helped to preserve the wood.

Category Furniture

Condition Fair

Size and dimensions of this item 4.5" tall by 2" deep

Date Period Edit period (pre- 1860)

Weight ~65 lbs

History Appraiser's Description:

One Antique Japanese Double Section Kannon Biraki Tansu, in a lacquer finish.

Appraiser's Remarks:

A very nice piece. Restored Edo Period Kannon Biraki comparable to yours in size often retail $3500.00+, examples like yours in need of some restoration tend to retail for under $2000.00 and sell at auction in the $800.00- $1200.00 range.

Estimated Value: $1600.00- $2000.00

Price $800

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