Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Choksars The first veena is thought

The first veena is thought to have been made circa 1700BC

It is debatably as good as many of the pieces in the Peabody Essex Museum

The elephant design is skilfully hand painted onto bone inlay

The spacious interior includes a traditional candle box with hidden compartment and retains its original support chain to prevent strain on the hinges when opened

Japanese Kakesuzuri Funa Dansu From Sado Island - Edo Period Choksars The first veena is thoughtThis 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