Lot 377
**Originally Listed At $300**
East Asia, Japan, late Edo to early Meiji era, ca. 19th century CE. A wooden merchant's storage chest, known as a "tansu," used for safeguarding money and valuable goods. The chest features a lid that opens via an iron push-button mechanism. On the side, there are three drawers, with the bottom drawer secured by an iron lock plate and handle. Tansu chests were common in both homes and shops during this era, serving as essential storage for valuables. This particular tansu shows signs of heavy wear, with remnants of paper affixed to the interior of the lid, some of which bear black ink characters. The piece would benefit from restoration. Size: 12.5" L x 8" W x 8.25" H (31.8 cm x 20.3 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Southern California collection, California, USA, acquired through descent 2006; ex-private California collection, USA, before 2000
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#189433
- Condition: Fair condition. Top lid panels are missing the end joint panel and other panels are loosely attached to each other with large seam gap. One drawer is missing the leather pull cord, the drawer opened by prying with a thin object, but we recommend replacing the drawer pull. Locking drawer opens, but is missing key. Interior of lid is encrusted with old paper remains. Patina throughout. The piece would benefit from restoration.
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| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
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