Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Clock overlapping wave scales) in fine

overlapping wave scales) in fine outline

This plate remains infine condition

Length = 19" (48cm)

original example

This is an antique Japanese Butusdan which is a scared and intricately crafted household alter

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Clock overlapping wave scales) in fineThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. There are four lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out. Height = 19. 75" (50cm) Width = 22. 75