ANTIQUE JAPANESE (c. 1920) ZELKOVA WOOD 7 DRAWER HARIBAKO SEWING TANSU CHEST

Description

This is a late Taisho antique (c. 1925)
haribako
(sewing box) with a unique arrangement of five drawers and an additional removable 6th drawer with 3 part section under the lidded top (see pictures 6 & 7).  There is a hidden 7th drawer behind the tray in the lid.
A side slot  once housed a bamboo measuring device (not included).  A clever "third hand" can be lifted out of the top area (see pictures 9 & 10).
This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding as well as money and valuables.
This
haribako
has a beautiful cross cut zelkova wood exterior and paulownia (kiri) wood drawer interiors (see picture 10).  Old world craftsmanship - made with wooden pinned box joints (see last picture).
This chest has been well used yet well loved, with the exception of a few very minor signs of past use and some nails added to a middle drawer (see picture 11),  it remains in
fine condition
throughout.
All drawers run smoothly and the top lidded section swings open and closed with ease.  Please enjoy viewing the enlarged photos of this chest. This chest measures 12 3/4" wide by 7 3/4" deep and 10 1/4" high (32.5 x 19.5 x 26 cm)
You'll love it,
I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days
of receipt.
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and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 36 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.