Japanese Choba Dansu, Merchant’s Chest – Cypress & Cedar & Elm | Edo sideboards An antique Japanese two-section Mizuya

An antique Japanese two-section Mizuya

A striking Taisho-era sewing box crafted from mulberry and elm woods

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With its left paw raised

Japanese Choba Dansu, Merchant’s Chest – Cypress & Cedar & Elm | Edo sideboards An antique Japanese two-section MizuyaA Japanese merchant's storage cabinet (choba dansu) from the late Edo period, mid 19th century. Crafted from sugi (cedar) and hinoki (cypress) woods with keyaki (elm) drawers and door panels. This piece came with an archival collection record from Seibo University, documenting its provenance and historical significance.