Japanese Keyaki Choba Dansu From Gifu - Taisho Era Tribal Art They were used for ancestor

They were used for ancestor worship in China

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twisted brown-gold flex and antique brass fittings

A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung above

Japanese Keyaki Choba Dansu From Gifu - Taisho Era Tribal Art They were used for ancestorThis Japanese choba dansu (or cho dansu) merchant chest dates from the Taisho Era (1912 1926). Choba dansu were used by merchants in shops for storing ledgers, money, and seals. This style of tansu is from the Gifu region of Japan. The slatted horizontal sides and sliding doors are traditional to the Gifu region. This piece has two sliding doors that open to reveal large compartments, six drawers of various sizes, and two small drawers for valuables