Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl and the artist's ability to

and the artist's ability to capture the beauty of diverse subjects with a harmonious fusion of influences

It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures)

Represents a traditional cultural figure associated with good fortune

Drawer pulls are copper and the door handles are done in a chrysanthemum motif

5" x 14" giclée reproduction print of a Japanese Meiji era  ukiyo-e (woodblock print)

Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl and the artist's ability toThis is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Chobadansu or document chest has all the original ten drawers (including two behind the safe) and two cabinet spaces behind sliding doors. The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile (38. 5"H + 24"H). Much of the front is Hinoki or Japanese cypress. The interior is all Sugi Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria). Hand forged iron hardware. As well as being an