Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

A striking Japanese Kuruma‑Dansu (wheeled chest), crafted in solid timber and retaining its wonderfully time‑worn surface and original ironwork. The hinged lid opens to reveal a clean, pale interior, and to the underside of the lid survives a fragmented but evocative Japanese shrine label (ofuda) depicting Ebisu, the Shinto deity of prosperity and good fortune. This would have been placed inside to bless the contents and ensure safe keeping. The front is reinforced with vertical battens and fitted with iron ring handles as is the back and sides. The chest’s deep, dark patina, worn edges, and honest marks of use speak to a long working life. A superb decorative storage piece, equally at home in a hallway, living space, or as a characterful feature in a retail or studio setting.

Internal Reference: SAI4195
All measurements are done to the widest point .
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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However, giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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