Japanese Tansu Sea chest type keyaki tansu

Japanese Tansu Sea chest type keyaki tansu

endo of Edo - early Meiji (mid-19th century)

size (inch) W 22 ½ D 17 ¼ H 23 ½
size (cm)   W 57     D 44     H 60

A sea chest type tansu made all of (solid and heavy) Keyaki wood. A single hinged door with iron hardware. Inner three drawers made with Keyaki wood front with Cryptomeria drawer interiors.
Lower open compartment probably for account books or documents. With a key for single hinged door.