Bidspirit auction | AN UNUSUAL AND VERY REFINED

AN UNUSUAL AND VERY REFINED JAPANESE DOCUMENT CHEST - The exceptional Nigata Prefecture document chest in two sections is constructed with solid keyaki wood front mounted with black iron mounts and escutcheons. The proportions and simplicity make for exceptional refinement. Measures 41.25 x 35 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 41.25 x 35 x 17.5 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, wear, damage to any degree, or repairs. Provenance 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.