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OTHER TANSU CHESTS

Here are some interesting pieces - apothecary chests, one of a kind merchant and sea chests, a chest to store prayer books.  Use these unique tansu as beautiful tables or display chests, they are highly collectable and will last for generations.
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Funadansu Seachest
Used by a ship captain to store ship's logs, documents and valuables.  Kiri (cryptomeria) with hand forged iron lock plates and hinges with double action lock 
13.5" wide, 16" tall and 18.5" deep
$800

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kusuridansu
Apothecary chest in solid kiri (paulownia).
c.1870 Meiji period
35.5" wide, 36" tall, 7.5" deep
$3800
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Futondansu
c.1870 Meiji period
71.5" wide, 67" tall, 32" deep
$5500
A computer station has been built to fit inside.  The printer is behind the left-hand door.
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Japanese Funadansu
Sea Chest with custom iron base and glass. Kiri (paulwonia) wood with heavy hand forged iron fittings. 
Edo / Meiji c. 1850-70
14" across, 18" deep, 25" tall (including base & glass)
$2500
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Zabutondansu (pillow chest). It has been modified so as not to be deep. Great for linens or electronic equipment.
73" wide, 69" tall and 19" deep
Meiji period c. 1900
$3500
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Tokyo style Japanese hibachi with tatami liner, glass top, custom wooden base, beautiful wood grain.
29" wide, 17" tall, 15" deep
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
$1200
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Tokyo style Japanese hibachi with copper liner, glass top, custom wooden base, beautiful wood grain.
24" wide, 16.25" tall, 14.5" deep
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
$1200
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Kyoto style Japanese hibachi with glass top, custom wooden base, beautiful wood grain.
28.25" by 24" and 16.25" tall 
Edo Period circa 1860
$1200
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Japanese writing desk constructed of solid kiri (paulownia). 
Meiji period c. 1900
34.5" wide, 12.5" tall and 13.5" deep
$500
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Japanese writing desk with drawer and door faces in beautiful mulberry burl. 
Meiji period c. 1900
28" wide, 12.5" tall and 15 deep
$250
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Japanese desk with one drawer and finished in red lacquer.
Taisho period c. 1925
33" wide, 13" tall 15" deep
$225
 

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