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

Teak & Iron Bird Cage From Gujarat - 19thC

Thse fittings are made from brass and are in the form of bat

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

Carved Mango Wood Mirror With Paint Finish

These skills have been handed down through the generations

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