I came across this Funa Dansu (sea chest) on eBay today and I must say I’m in love. I believe this to be a prime example of Kakesuzuri style. What piqued my interest was the sliding cover on the lockplate, I haven’t seen this before. Its made from Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Japanese Cedar) with an ample amount of Ironware. It has a hidden box and a hidden drawer. I love Funa Dansu because these were Tansu that were to be carried on board ships and were made sturdily to endure the ravages of ocean transport, so much so that they could reportedly be tied to silken line and thrown overboard to evade pirate seizure; the ironware provided enough weight as to invert the chest and trap air inside, therefore providing buoyancy. Asking price is $4,800.00, I think they might get it eventually as this is a beautiful piece.

Tags: Funa Dansu, Sea Chests, Tansu

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