Japanese Antique Secret 7 Drawer Lidded Tansu Haribako Sewing Box Lacquer For Sale

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This is a Taisho Era (c. 1920's) haribako (sewing box) with a unique arrangement of six drawers(including the lidded top section) and an additionalhidden seventh drawer behind a removablearea inthe flip top lidded top section. Thetopremovablearea is divided into two sections with an additionalremovable pin cushion box on the left (see picture 2).This 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 in the hidden fifth drawer.

The entire box is made with a traditional hinoki wood peg construction as well as dovetailed corner work (see last picture). The case is made of black lacquered cryptomeria wood, while the interiors are made of a lightweight paulownia. The face is also lacquered orange, with an image of a chicken near a plum tree (see picture 6). The hardware is all hand forged copper.This chest is all original and overall in very fine condition with a very warm patina that only nearly a century of loving use could give.

All drawers run smoothly and the lidded top opens and closes with ease. Please enjoy viewing the enlarged photos of this chest before offerding. This chest measures 12 3/4" wide by 10" high by 8" deep (32 x 25.5 x20.5 cm). Very solidly built, a great piece of Japanese history; and makes a classic desk top organizer today.

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 14 days of receipt.

Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 32 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 14 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before offerding 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.

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