Antique Japanese Keyaki Choba Dansu Merchant's Chest From Yonezawa indigo

Antique Japanese Keyaki Choba Dansu Merchant's Chest From Yonezawa indigoHere we have a stunning Japanese Choba Dansu, dating back to the late Edo Period (1603 1867) to the early Meji Period (1868 1912). Typically constructed utilising indigenous woods, we believe this piece is built from aged Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) due to the high contrast and prominent wavy lines. Historically, this traditional mobile storage cabinet, would have been used simultaneously as a safe, filing system and active workstation. Taking a closer

The red text translates to 'Lucky'

These are not new items so do have signs of age

during the Song dynasty

The dimensions are as follows: 1cm x 10

North East China

this piece reflects the aesthetic transition between the Ming and Qing dynasty

This beautiful piece really demonstrates the craftsmanship from the blacksmith as we can see the hammered wrought iron delicately constructed into a chamber stick with a riveted handle and a matching matchbox holder attached to the circular base

A stunning 19th century polychromed wooden tiger

Dimensions are as follows:Â

NOTE: Each pot is a different size so this is an average dimension: H - 17

marriage chests in India were used to transport and store the brides dowry

Originating in the Qing dynasty