A striking Japanese Kuruma‑Dansu (wheeled chest), crafted in solid timber and retaining its wonderfully time‑worn surface and original ironwork. The hinged lid opens to reveal a clean, pale interior, and to the underside of the lid survives a fragmented but evocative Japanese shrine label (ofuda) depicting Ebisu, the Shinto deity of prosperity and good fortune. This would have been placed inside to bless the contents and ensure safe keeping. The front is reinforced with vertical battens and fitted with iron ring handles as is the back and sides. The chest’s deep, dark patina, worn edges, and honest marks of use speak to a long working life. A superb decorative storage piece, equally at home in a hallway, living space, or as a characterful feature in a retail or studio setting.

Height = 96.5cm (37.9”) 
Width = 160cm (62.9”) 
Depth = 78cm (30.7”) 

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Internal Reference: SAI4195