ANTIQUE JAPANESE 6 DRAWER 2 DOOR KIRI WOOD KO-DANSU PERSONAL TANSU CHEST

Description

Known as a
kiri-kodansu
(small personal tansu chest), this tansu chest was made of solid paulownia
kiri
wood and used over 100 years ago in the mid Taisho Era (c. 1920) . The
kodansu
was a special chest used to store one's personal accessories as well as money, documents and other valuables.  There are six drawers of various sizes and two doors.  The doors can be easily lifted out for open display (see picture 9).
This tansu chest is made of solid
kiri
(paulownia) wood and has pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint construction (see  picture 11).   This chest has all its 100 year old
deep rich patina
. This tansu chest has a total of six drawers of various sizes.  All drawers and doors move easily without binding.  It has its original key which works on both the large lower drawer (see picture 10) as well as the two sliding doors.
This chest has a century plus old original
warm aged patina
and, having been used lovingly over the centuries, it remains in
fine original antique condition
and should serve one well for another century of use.   It measures 24" wide by 24" high by 12" deep (60 x 60 x 30cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
very solid and functional
piece of furniture.
You'll love it, I
guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days  of receipt.
Please note
: ceramic items seen in picture are
not included
in this listing but can be seen on a current sailerking listing.
Sailerking
and the
Shogun's Gallery, Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 35 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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