Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H Arms & Armor Total Length = 73" Width

Total Length = 73"  Width = 21"

no cracks or hairlines

high walls are used to keep the tea warm longer

Tansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry

Note some minor nicks and chips of the original lacquer finish that have occurred over the last 400 years (see pictures)

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H Arms & Armor Total Length = 73" WidthThis is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is shown as "Enpo 3 ()" or the 3rd year of the Emperor Reigen () who ruled from 1673 to 1681. This tansu chest has six drawers within a pair of swing open door. Made of solid sugi (cryptomeria, Japanese cedar) wood. It has all of its original hand rubbed