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A good original 19th century Japanese Kaidan Tansu step chest,…
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Auckland
Date:
30-Nov-2021
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A good original 19th century Japanese Kaidan Tansu step chest, Meiji period, of cypress and cedar construction with a combination of five doors and six drawers all in keyaki wood, the eight Japanese red pine steps displaying gold old wear. Provenance: Purchased in Japan some 20 years ago, from a merchant family home located in the village of Kurama, just north of Kyoto. Increasingly rare on the world stage especially given its original condition. Fumigated on arrival to New Zealand a decade ago. Minor historical borer holes. A light matching tint and beeswax has been professionally applied to the main surfaces. 190 x 88.5 x 214 cm.
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Oriental: Furniture