Bidspirit auction | A NIIGATA KEYAKI WOOD JAPANESE

A NIIGATA KEYAKI WOOD JAPANESE MERCHANT'S CHEST C. 1870 - The substantial chest from the Niigata region is with one drawer over two sliding doors is finely joined using mortise and tenon and dovetail construction and embellished with iron mounts on the glowing deep-amber keyaki wood in excellent patina. Measures 29.5 x 32.5 x 17.5 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 29.5 x 32.5 x 17.5 inches. Condition Very good 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.