Bidspirit auction | A FINE AND HANDSOME 18TH

A FINE AND HANDSOME 18TH CENTURY JAPANESE SEA CHEST - The smaller scale chest with slatted sliding doors is bound in a slightly heavier gauge iron and displays a worm glowing patina. The beautifully dovetailed case and sliding doors are solid keyaki wood. Measures 31 x 27.5 x 18 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 31 x 27.5 x 18 inches. Condition Very good condition, noting minor oxidation to the top fittings only (a character attribute), no damage, abuse, heavy wear or repair. Provenance The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques in Tokyo (est. 1978), a world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.