Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE IRON MOUNT PAULOWNIA

A JAPANESE IRON MOUNT PAULOWNIA CHEST WITH 12 DRAWERS - The solid paulownia wood chest is bound in riveted iron mounts having black patina and scrolled edges. The front doors open to a bank of eleven drawers centered by iron handles, plus another with iron lock. Measures 25.5 x 26.75 x 17 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 25.5 x 26.75 x 17 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting minor issues of wear and signs of use consistent with age, usage and material. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.