This is a 400 year old antique Japanese funa-dansu ( ships chest) from the early Edo Era (c. 1620). Fune-dansu were used as portable document and money chests as well as ships logs. This funa-dansu (ships tansu chest) is made of solid kiri (paulownia) wood exterior and interior. and has a nice configuration of six drawersof various sizes.  

The method of construction (all wooden pin construction - see picture 7) as well as all the forged iron on this chest dates it to the early Edo Era (c. 1620) or even earlier.  The locking front door  locks by  pushing a latching button (see picture 6) and a key unlocks the door (see picture 5)  . The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest (see picture 10). All drawers open and close smoothly. The five hinged door swings open and closes easily. 

 Along with a four century old original warm patina, other than some a few areas of loss  (see pictures ) and the replacement of two of the smaller drawers (see picture 20)  this chest remains in original antique condition. 

This fune-dansu chest measures 14" wide by 16 1/2 '' tall by 17 1/2" deep (36 x 42 x 44 cm).  A very warm accent for your home or office and a great piece of Japanese history.  Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine kiri wood and its century and a half old original patina.

A great piece of Japanese history.  It was actually made at the same town as the pilgrims were landing from the Mayflower!

Comes with free stateside shipping via FedEx.

You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.

Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.