Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces It is an Indian copy

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships - with a distressed antique finish

5-way: W66 x D7 x H18 cm

We estimate it at 18th century

It is a unique piece of art and a wonderful addition to a collection

Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces It is an Indian copyThis is a Japanese choba dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture. Originally a merchants chest it has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. Made in traditional style of 2 parts with 7 drawers & sliding doors top & bottom. 3 further drawers behind bottom sliding panels. Although this could be older, we believe this