Diminutive Japanese hardwood cha tansu/ tea chest, rectangular case fitted with eight drawers and two open compartments, with patinated metal pulls and menuki mounts, compartments lacking sliding panels, approx 24.25"h, 23.25"w, 9.25"d

CR 7.3.25-In my opinion regarding LOT 1402: As described the compartment is lacking slide panel doors, I note that the chest appears structurally secure and sturdy, the metal elements remaining securely mounted throughout with patination/ oxidation, the hardwood with typical light tonal variations of the finish, drawers operate smoothly and retain well-kept interiors, the right side panel with a minute seam of slight panel separation, and there is a sparse amount of typical minor surface wear such as small nicks, abrasions, and chips commensurate with age and use 

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