Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Material - Teak (Reclaimed) used behind a sofa or

used behind a sofa or in pairs on each side of a mantelpiece

They were usually used beside doorways with oil lamps and candles

and natural soaps

Original Carrying Handles and Clasps

Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Material - Teak (Reclaimed) used behind a sofa orThis antique Japanese Kuruma Dansu dates from the Edo period which ran from 1603 and ended in 1867. It has sliding doors which reveal a storage compartment with a shelf on the left and two drawers with storage above on the right. There is also an additional large drawer running along the base of the piece. This tansu chest has developed a wonderful rich patina over time and comes with a unique central locking pin. It has also been mounted on four