Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl particularly in temples

particularly in temples

not done justice by the photos

It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures)

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes

These "Peking Opera Masks" are from a set of 108 included in the original box

Antique Japanese Kitchen Choba Tansu Meiji Era c1880's Hinoki Sugi Chest 62" Bowl particularly in templesThis is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This mid Meiji era c1880's Chobadansu or document chest has all the original ten drawers (including two behind the safe) and two cabinet spaces behind sliding doors. The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile (38. 5"H + 24"H). Much of the front is Hinoki or Japanese cypress. The interior is all Sugi Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria). Hand forged iron hardware. As well as being an