Japanese Nagamochi Kuruma Chest – Edo Period (17th Century) Material - Buffalo Horn size and colour may vary

size and colour may vary

Spirit tablets of the ancestors would be placed inside the shrine

In Indian households

rustic bedroom

128 x 72 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Nagamochi Kuruma Chest – Edo Period (17th Century) Material - Buffalo Horn size and colour may varyThis very unusual Japanese Nagamochi Kuruma chest dates from the Edo period (17th century) and is crafted from Japanese cryptomeria (sugi) with beautifully figured grain and a rich, time worn patina developed over centuries of use. Traditionally used for storing clothing, valuables and household possessions, Nagamochi chests were designed for both practicality and security, often serving as important family storage pieces. The chest is complemented by