Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests Teak & Iron Bird Cage

Teak & Iron Bird Cage From Gujarat - 19thC

1' at the handle lug

59 x 39 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

The figure stands upon a carved lotus base

90-120 years old that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples

Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests Teak & Iron Bird CageThis 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