{"product_id":"antique-japanese-clothing-chest","title":"19C Antique Japanese Kannon Tansu Chest","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique Japanese dating from the late Edo period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed in two stacking sections, the chest features a pair of large double doors secured by substantial hand-forged iron hardware, with additional storage compartments and drawers below. Designed for the storage of clothing and household textiles, the chest combines practical construction with distinctive traditional ironwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from Japanese timber, with a dark, naturally aged exterior retaining areas of its original lacquered finish and visible wood grain. The interior is finished in a contrasting red or vermilion lacquer, with lighter, unfinished timber used within the drawers and compartments. The chest retains substantial hand-forged iron hinges, handles, lock plates, and other original fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHEIGHT: 106cm \/ 41.7\"\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 105.6cm \/ 41.2\"\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 44.6cm \/ 17.6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOP COMPARTMENT DRAWER HEIGHT: 20cm \/ 7.9\"\u003cbr\u003eMIDDLE DRAWER HEIGHT: 17.6cm \/ 6.9\"\u003cbr\u003eHIDDEN SMALL DRAWERS: h13.5  x w23.9cm \/ 5.3 x 9.4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest retains a naturally aged and weathered appearance, with extensive rubbing, fading, scratches, dents, and variations in colour across the exterior. The original finish has worn considerably in places, exposing the underlying timber and giving the chest a dry, rustic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrasting red interior remains particularly striking, with areas of fading, rubbing, and surface wear consistent with age and use. The original iron hardware has developed a deep, naturally darkened patina, with further signs of handling visible around the doors, drawers, and carrying handles. There is a circular mark on the top of the cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor timber losses, edge wear, old repairs, and other marks of age may be present. The chest has not been overly restored and retains the character of a substantial piece of working Japanese household furniture. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e No keys provided, unit unlocked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58830510522752,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08428_4e2e75a6-558b-4226-95b8-8ff265db341f.jpg?v=1789426976","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-clothing-chest","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}