18th Century Japenese Ship Captains Safe Chest - Edo Period - Paulownia Wood **SOLD**
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JAPANESE SHIP CAPTAIN'S SAFE CHEST - Funa Dansu, in iron bound kiri (Paulownia) wood. Edo Period, 18th century. The front of the chest with extensive iron lock, hinges and hardware, the empty circle at top would have held the family Mon or crest. Lift handle on top.
The interior of the chest has six drawers and a secret compartment behind the lower right hand drawer (added bonus that this drawer has a heavy solid brass handle). The main door and lower two drawers have locks (no keys, but open perfectly).
Good condition, expected wear for its age adding to its character & charm. Some wormage to back and back end of top.
This chest is hard to price: There's one on show at the Victoria & Albert Museum London - so, that must say something! This has been authentically verified - it would be simply too difficult to make a reproduction. It measures 37cm in height, 44cm depth and 32cm width.
Edo period (1603-1868)
For Product Enquiries & Delivery Info Please Contact: 07761 564240
The interior of the chest has six drawers and a secret compartment behind the lower right hand drawer (added bonus that this drawer has a heavy solid brass handle). The main door and lower two drawers have locks (no keys, but open perfectly).
Good condition, expected wear for its age adding to its character & charm. Some wormage to back and back end of top.
This chest is hard to price: There's one on show at the Victoria & Albert Museum London - so, that must say something! This has been authentically verified - it would be simply too difficult to make a reproduction. It measures 37cm in height, 44cm depth and 32cm width.
Edo period (1603-1868)
For Product Enquiries & Delivery Info Please Contact: 07761 564240
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