Japanese wooden clothing chest (Sendai-Tansu) with elaborated ironwork.

Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Measurement: Height 93.3 C.M. / Width 45.3 C.M. / Length 122 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

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