Rare Antique Japanese Wooden Merchants or Calligraphy Chest with Stand victorian The front is fitted with

The front is fitted with two lockable panelled doors which open to reveal ten fixed pine shelves

the small shelves perfect for toiletries or perhaps spices and herbs

The chest is fairly large and will provide an good amount of storage in any home

The chest is in solid structural condition with various historical marks of age and use

115cms at the base

Rare Antique Japanese Wooden Merchants or Calligraphy Chest with Stand victorian The front is fitted withA superb antique Japanese merchants or calligraphers chest on stand dating to the 'Edo' period. Made of solid mixed woods the chest is fitted with narrow long drawers and has decorative hand forged metal ware and handles. The top is fitted with a lift up lid and one of the drawers has a hidden mechanism which locks it closed. A rare piece, not often found with a carrying stand. Superbly aged patina. It measures73. 5cms high(stand) x 20cms wide x 42cms