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A tansu [chest] | Edo period, 19th century
Lot Closed
September 11, 10:56 AM GMT
Estimate
600 - 1,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A tansu [chest]
Edo period, 19th century
the two-part rectangular chest with an arrangement of various sized drawers, each with two long drawers in zelkova (keyaki) wood, the exterior with a deep red patination, iron fittings with drop handles and lock plates, the sides with two hinged iron loops for carrying poles
116 cm., 45 in. high