Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Indo Dutch solid and decorative

solid and decorative

58 x 2 x 42 x 2

Dimensions: Width 126 x Depth 48 x Height 76 cm

This very useful teak wood shelf still has its original paint finish dating from the 1930's

Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Indo Dutch solid and decorativeThis is a rare Japanese Edo period (1603 1868) funa dansu style chest. Specifically, it is the kakesuzuri type made in the juji gata (cross face style) which originated in 1814. This style is sometimes called a 'ships chest' or 'sea chest' as they were used by sea captains for storing their private property. Funa dansu were strongboxes built to withstand a rigorous existence and would have carried business papers, money, seals and other personal