Japanese Choba Dansu - Meiji Period Material - Silver with just the right amount

with just the right amount of wear

This Wrought Iron Table base has been made in the old fashioned way in Rajasthan

now beautifully worn to reveal subtle layers of colour and texture — evidence of its long history

This cabinet is made from elm Red is the most commonly used colour

Circa 90 yrs old

Japanese Choba Dansu - Meiji Period Material - Silver with just the right amountThis Japanese choba dansu merchant chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 1912). It is made in the traditional Osaka style from kiri wood. It has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made and in the traditional way, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. As with most Japanese furniture, the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight, it is extremely well made. It has very functional