Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests These ancestor figures were produced

These ancestor figures were produced as a way to honour the dead and keep them as a presence in the home

59 x 39 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

Carved wood Tray

Late 19thC - From Shanxi Province

Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests These ancestor figures were producedThis antique Japanese choba dansu is defined by its bo, the central locking bar that keeps the drawers secure. This chest is made predominantly from keyaki (red elm) and is unusually heavy for a tansu. Keyaki was prized for its deep colours and beautiful grain structure. This tansu chest retains the original iron hardware and urushi lacquer finish. The handles are made in the warabite leech style. The style of ironwork is from Mikuni town in Fukui and