Small antique wooden table chest – Japan, around 1890

Small antique wooden table chest from Japan. It is a small table chest with three drawers from the Meiji period. Small table chests were used in Japan to store small items. It has three drawers with metal ring handles and a handle on top for carrying. The body is finished in a dark red tone. The red finish shows a worn patina, more pronounced around the handles. On a desk or sideboard, it provides small-scale storage and a touch of color. Details. Dimensions: Length 16 cm – Depth 31 cm – Height 17 cm. Style: Meiji period. Materials and techniques: Wood (possibly sugi) with metal fittings. Place of origin: Japan. Period: Meiji period. Date of manufacture: Around 1890. Condition / Observations: Finish with worn patina, especially around the handles. An antique piece, with wear and patina characteristic of its age, which are part of its character. The photographs are part of the description and the dating ("around") is an estimate. This piece is part of the Amaru Antiques collection, Barcelona. UNIQUE PIECE.