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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.  Hinoki cypress with hand forged iron lock plates and hinges with double action lock.  On custom made contemporary iron stand with glass shelf. 
14" wide, 32" tall including stand, 18.25" deep
Edo Period c. 1750

SOLD

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20 Drawer Kusuridansu Apothecary Chest
Hinoki face, cryptomeria interior & case, hand forged ring style iron drawer pulls.  Drawers have red calligraphy characters hand painted on.
28" wide 22" tall, 9" deep
Edo Period c. 1850

$1400  

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Funadansu Seachest
Used by a ship captain to store ship's logs, documents and valuables.  Hinoki cypress with hand forged iron lock plates and hinges with double action lock.  On custom made contemporary iron stand with glass top.
14.5" wide, 23" tall (with base), 18" deep

SOLD

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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 lefthand door.

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Japanese Funadansu Sea Chest
with custom iron base and glass Cryptomeria and kiri 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)
38" wide, 33" deep and 67" tall
Meiji period c. 1900

$2500

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Japanese desk with removable legs.
Meiji period c. 1900
38" wide 12" deep 10.75" tall

$275

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Japanese desk with five drawers.
Meiji period c. 1890
33" wide 14" deep and 12" tall

$450

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Japanese desk with seven drawers made of solid kiri (paulownia).
Meiji period c. 1900
34.5" wide 13.5" deep 12.5" tall

$500

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Japanese desk with one drawer and finished in red lacquer.
Taisho period c. 1925
33" wide 13" deep 15" tall

$225

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Funadansu Seachest
Used by a ship captain to store ship's logs, documents and valuables.  Hinoki cypress with hand forged iron lock plates and hinges with double action lock
14" wide 18" deep 16.5" tall

$2500 

 

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