{"product_id":"antique-japanese-choba-dansu-merchant-chest-late-edo-early-meiji-period-1850-1890","title":"ANTIQUE JAPANESE KURA DANSU CHEST \/ LATE EDO-EARLY MEIJI PERIOD 1850-1890","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic antique Japanese Kura Tansu — a traditional storage chest associated with Japanese storehouses (kura), dating from the Late Edo to Early Meiji period, c.1840–1890.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial construction in traditional Japanese timber, with beautifully aged colour, patina and honest signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal slatted sliding doors, forged iron fittings and substantial side carrying handles designed to accommodate a timber carrying pole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical internal shelving with two lower drawers, retaining their original iron hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged construction details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly intriguing handwritten Japanese calligraphy survives on the reverse of one door, identifying a directive to prioritise a section for removal in the event of fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis instruction provides a fascinating insight into the practical use of the chest in an era when Japanese towns and storehouses were predominantly constructed from timber and paper and fire was a constant threat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains its original character throughout, with age-related marks, wear and patina left intact rather than refinished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA substantial and highly characterful example of Japanese traditional storage furniture, equally suited to a contemporary interior or serious collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a statement sideboard, bar cabinet, hallway cabinet or collector's piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 121w x 52d x 96h cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick up from our Rowville workshop weekdays between 10am and 4pm or Saturdays by arrangement. Delivery can be arranged at buyer's expense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*All Vintage Upcycle pieces have lived a life prior and are not in as new condition. Always presume there will be marks and defects with age and use. We will always do our best to display notable damage in our listing description and\/or photographs (where possible), but things are sometimes missed or what might be nothing to us, is something to you. You’re always welcome to inspect prior to purchase at our Rowville workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Upcycle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378966249647,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/1475\/1151\/files\/20260820_121112.jpg?v=1787194848","url":"https:\/\/www.vintageupcycle.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-choba-dansu-merchant-chest-late-edo-early-meiji-period-1850-1890","provider":"Vintage Upcycle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}