Japanese Keyaki Cha Dansu Chest - Meiji Era Material - Chicken Wing Wood As well as storage

As well as storage

Date: Early 20th Century (circa 1900s)

There is some wear conducive with age to the top of the box

there is a secret side door which in this case has been replaced

Japanese Keyaki Cha Dansu Chest - Meiji Era Material - Chicken Wing Wood As well as storageThis Japanese cha dansu tea chest dates from the end of the Meiji Period (1868 1912). Tea chests were used for storing ceramics and other utensils used during the Japanese tea ceremonies. Tea tansu chests were made from fine wood and took pride of place in a Japanese home. The main panels are burr keyaki (burr red elm) and the frame is hinoki (cypress). The top is sugi wood (cryptomeria). This tansu chest can be dated to the end of the Meiji beginning