Bidspirit auction | AN 18C. JAPANESE KEYAKI WOOD

AN 18C. JAPANESE KEYAKI WOOD CHEST WITH IRON AND PATINA - An outstanding iron clad and patinated keyaki wood chest of interesting configuration with dozens of rivets and a series of forged iron handles. Measures 35.5 x 36 x 19.75 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 35.5 x 36 x 19.75 inches. Condition Very good original condition, noting a few scattered rubbed areas. 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.