Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl not done justice by the

not done justice by the photos

Drawer pulls are copper and the door handles are done in a chrysanthemum motif

and the artist's ability to capture the beauty of diverse subjects with a harmonious fusion of influences

It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures)

particularly in temples

Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl not done justice by theThis is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Chobadansu or document chest has all the original ten drawers (including two behind the safe) and two cabinet spaces behind sliding doors. The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile (38. 5"H + 24"H). Much of the front is Hinoki or Japanese cypress. The interior is all Sugi Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria). Hand forged iron hardware. As well as being an