Rare Japanese Antique Keyaki Karuma Tansu

Antique Japanese karuma tansu (wheeled chest), made all solid quartered sawn keyaki (zelkova) hardwood with beautiful and dramatic natural grain. The upper and lower portions of the chest have open compartments which close with sliding panels. Each panel is reinforced with either vertical or horizontal wooden slats. a heavy hand forged iron plate sits in place along with hand forged iron locks and hardware with a key to keep the door panels from sliding. The back and sides have wonderful heavy keyaki wood bracing bars. Original Japanese kanji letters shown on back painted in Sum ink. Original finish.

Edo Period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 39 1/2" high x 40 3/4" wide x 22" deep.