Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces which combines a paste of

which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf

and patina that give it exceptional depth and character

This piece is made from an old farmhouse grain store

Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships - with a distressed antique finish

Red Painted Japanese Choba Dansu - Taishō Period Necklaces which combines a paste ofThis is a Japanese choba dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture. Originally a merchants chest it has multiple compartments, drawers & sliding doors. Light, but well made, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. Made in traditional style of 2 parts with 7 drawers & sliding doors top & bottom. 3 further drawers behind bottom sliding panels. Although this could be older, we believe this