Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Clock This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese Butusdan which is a scared and intricately crafted household alter

Weight = Nearly 31lbs

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These is a water proof insert with kenzan (from) to hold the flower stems

This plate remains infine condition

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Red Lacquer Kodansu Personal Tansu 8 Drawer 23"W Clock This is an antique JapaneseThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. There are four lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out. Height = 19. 75" (50cm) Width = 22. 75