Bidspirit auction | AN IMPRESSIVE 25 DRAWER IRON

AN IMPRESSIVE 25 DRAWER IRON MOUNTED TANSU CHEST - The unusual keyaki wood tansu covered with iron mounts and handles is reminiscent of the apothecary chests found throughout Asia. This configuration is traditional Japanese with its lower right door opening to specialized drawers. Measures 43.5 x 51 x 17.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. Please be aware that this lot is too large to ship by conventional carrier such as UPS, USPS or FedEx and will instead require local pick-up, delivery by a freight carrier or delivery by a blanket-wrap shipper. The cost most likely will not be low. Dimensions Measures 43.5 x 51 x 17.5 inches. Condition Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.