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Japan. Tokyo region. Meiji period. Late 19th c. Paulownia wood (kiri) with dark red bengara lacquer. Fittings and nails from iron lacquerd black. The upper part with two large drawers behind a pair of lockable doors. The lower part with two large drawers and small safe-compartment in kinko-style. Behind the door three small drawers and a hidden compartment. Both parts secured with fittings and latches. The central fitting with a butterfly pattern (mon). this type of chest, called Kannon birako tansu was used to keep the dowry. Two-part, set on top of each other. Height 106cm, 98 x 48cm. Condition A/B. Traces of use. Provenance: -Private collection Cologne.