Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Indo Dutch 135 x 135 x 48

135 x 135 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

Kadais are constructed by riveting or hammer welding plates of iron together

wish granting jewels in its claws

it can last many more decades

It also has a handy drawer at the bottom adding additional storage

Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Indo Dutch 135 x 135 x 48This is a rare Japanese Edo period (1603 1868) funa dansu style chest. Specifically, it is the kakesuzuri type made in the juji gata (cross face style) which originated in 1814. This style is sometimes called a 'ships chest' or 'sea chest' as they were used by sea captains for storing their private property. Funa dansu were strongboxes built to withstand a rigorous existence and would have carried business papers, money, seals and other personal