Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces 5 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 41 (wxdxh cms) Framed in a matt black wood frame

the right hand positioned in Varada Mudra expressing compassion and the left hand in Karana mudra to warn of evil

137 x 46 x 63 (wxdxh cms)

5-way: W66 x D7 x H18 cm

This piece is made from an old farmhouse grain store

Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces 5 x 41 (wxdxh cms)This is a Japanese choba dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture. Originally a merchants chest it has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. Made in traditional style of 2 parts with 7 drawers & sliding doors top & bottom. 3 further drawers behind bottom sliding panels. Although this could be older, we believe this