SAVE 40% Japanese Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Early Showa Period Tansu 36"H Fan and a stack of books

and a stack of books or folded documents — all rendered in polychrome enamel

These chawan are made with a bright white clay and usually feature a signature bright green glaze applied in two spots with brown loose usually strait brush work  between them

Condition: Overall good vintage condition consistent with age and use

total height w/ Stand = 15"

SAVE 40% Japanese Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Early Showa Period Tansu 36"H Fan and a stack of booksJapanese Sugi Wood Chobadansu Merchant Chest Early Showa Period Tansu Japan, early to mid Showa period, c. 1930s1950s 36"H 32"W 16. 5"D (91 81 42 cm); weight ~65lbs A compact and exceptionally well appointed chobadansu () in sugi (Japanese cedar), distinguished by an unusually rich hardware suite that elevates this piece well above standard commercial production. The top drawer runs full width behind a bold circular iron lock plate with pivoting hasp