{"product_id":"mikuni-bo-dansu","title":"Bo Choba Dansu From Japan Edo Period - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Japanese choba dansu is defined by its \u003cem\u003ebo,\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003ekakute\u003c\/em\u003e squared style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style of ironwork is from Mikuni town in Fukui and this piece dates to the Edo period (1603- 1868). The ironwork on the drawers is a curved abstract design known as \u003cem\u003eeyo-kurigata\u003c\/em\u003e. This was likely used in a shop. The lacquer underneath the bo is a different colour due to exposure to sunlight.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tansu has three large drawers. Underneath those are two smaller drawers and a small corner set of drawers. Both are kept secure by two locking bo which come with their original working keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106 x 50 x 107 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550847590709,"sku":"M658","price":2172.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M658.jpg?v=1789232080","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/mikuni-bo-dansu","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}