{"product_id":"japanese-cho-dansu-edo","title":"Japanese Cho Dansu From Nagano - Edo Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis characterful \u003cem\u003echō-dansu\u003c\/em\u003e (merchant’s chest) dates to the \u003cstrong\u003elate Edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a fine example of Japanese mercantile cabinetry. Like from Nagano. Typical of cabinets associated with prosperous trading centres in northern Japan, the chest is built in richly toned \u003cstrong\u003esugi\u003c\/strong\u003e (cryptomeria) with \u003cb\u003ekiri \u003c\/b\u003e(paulownia) drawer liners. The façade features a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eslatted sliding doors\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by exterior drawers and a secure \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekobiraki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e locking side door that opens to reveal \u003cstrong\u003etwo internal drawers\u003c\/strong\u003e for documents and valuables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest retains its original \u003cstrong\u003ehand-forged ironwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, including decorative lock plates, corner straps, hinges and \u003cstrong\u003eforged warabite handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, all with a deep patina characteristic of Shōnai craftsmanship. The overall design reflects Edo-period merchant culture along the northern Kitamaebune shipping route, where cabinetry was made to be robust, compartmentalised and highly functional. With its expressive grain, refined iron detailing and versatile internal layout, this is a particularly handsome example of late-Edo merchant furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly Sakata–Shōnai region, Yamagata Prefecture, northern Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo period (1603–1868)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugi (cedar) case; hinoki (cypress) interior; hand-forged iron hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slatted sliding doors; locking \u003cem\u003ekobiraki\u003c\/em\u003e safe door; two internal drawers; multiple exterior drawers; forged warabite handles; original iron fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van de Velde, Antwerp, 29 March 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with age-related patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width 94 × Depth 55 × Height 106 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb late-Edo \u003cem\u003echō-dansu\u003c\/em\u003e with the practical elegance of traditional merchant cabinetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551119630645,"sku":"M1042","price":2542.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M1042Lifestyle.jpg?v=1789233147","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/japanese-cho-dansu-edo","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}