Bidspirit auction | A CIRCA 1800 JAPANESE SHONAI

A CIRCA 1800 JAPANESE SHONAI REGION MERCHANT'S CHEST - The rare merchant's chest with iron mounts accenting the cabinet front with sliding doors above a single drawer, the whole on four wood wheels constructed without nails or fasteners using mortise and tenon methods. A rare example circa 1790 - 1820 in original untouched condition. Measures 36.5 x 39.25 x 31.5 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. Please be aware that this lot is too large to ship by conventional carrier such as UPS, USPS or FedEx and will instead require local pick-up, delivery by a freight carrier or delivery by a blanket-wrap shipper. The cost most likely will not be low. Dimensions Measures 36.5 x 39.25 x 31.5 inches. Condition Good original condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.