• Matsumoto region choba-dansu office chest, keyaki wood with iron fittings
  • Choba-dansu office chest side view showing iron hardware and keyaki wood
  • Detail of original iron lock hardware on Matsumoto region choba-dansu
  • Close-up of keyaki wood grain on late 19th century Meiji choba-dansu
  • Drawer pull detail on Meiji period Matsumoto choba-dansu office chest
  • Reverse side of choba-dansu office storage chest, 42-inch height
  • Interior compartment of choba-dansu showing drawers for brushes and ink
  • Open choba-dansu showing storage layout, Meiji period Japanese office chest
  • Side view of Matsumoto region choba-dansu, 39.5-inch width
  • Close-up of aged keyaki wood surface on Meiji period choba-dansu
  • Detail of original iron hinges on late 19th century choba-dansu chest
  • Alternate angle of Matsumoto choba-dansu office chest showing full form
  • Lower drawers of Matsumoto region choba-dansu with original hardware
  • Full view of Meiji period choba-dansu office chest with display stand
  • Top section of Matsumoto choba-dansu showing lockbox and drawer arrangement
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Choba-Dansu

Choba-Dansu

Fine choba-dansu or office chest for home-based businesses used to store ink, brushes and shop records. This example originates from the Matsumoto region and features beautiful hardware.

19c. Japan
Wood, Iron
42" height x 39½" width x 18" depth
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Choba-Dansu