Item description - YO25010003
Choba Tansu Cabinet, Antique Japanese Furniture - Japan has a rich history of artisanal woodworking and furniture making. Traditional mobile cabinets are a fantastic example of this. These cabinets are known as Tansu (箪笥) in Japan, and were primarily used for storing clothes and accessories. Tansu could frequently be found in the homes of the Japanese higher class during the Edo period, but during the following Meiji period they would become much more frequent in all shapes and sizes. This gaining popularity can be attributed to the craftsmanship that Tansu show, the organized storage space they offer, and the fact that they are easily moveable due to their relatively light weight.
This kind of Tansu is known as Chōba Tansu (帳場箪笥), and was frequently used by merchants and at reception in the old Japan. This is also what the kind was named after as the word Chōba is used for traditional Japanese receptions.
This specific Tansu is in very good condition in spite of its age. There are two top drawers, three smaller drawers on the right side, two sliding doors on the left side, and a wide bottom drawer.
Specifications • Origin: Ojiya, Niigata prefecture, Japan • Material: Kiri wood (Japanese Paulownia) • Age: Meiji period • Condition Rating: Condition: Mint
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