Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests 90-120 years old that would

90-120 years old that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples

Carved Mango Wood Mirror With Paint Finish

Thse fittings are made from brass and are in the form of bat

1' at the handle lug

These ancestor figures were produced as a way to honour the dead and keep them as a presence in the home

Japanese Bo Choba Dansu - Meiji Period - Ca 1880 Brass Bound Chests 90-120 years old that wouldThis antique Japanese choba dansu is defined by its bo, 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 warabite leech style. The style of ironwork is from Mikuni town in Fukui and