{"product_id":"japanese-ship-captains-chest","title":"Japanese Ship Captains Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuna-dansu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Ship Captain's Chest)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically a variant of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHangai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e style (clothing or utility chest), dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate Meiji to Taisho period (early 20th century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Design Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood and Grain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features a striking, prominent grain—most likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeyaki (Japanese Zelkova)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the drawer faces and front panel, which is highly prized for its dense, wavy patterns. The remainder of the secondary wood or casing appears to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugi (Japanese Cedar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiri (Paulownia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, typically utilized to keep the chest lightweight yet durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Secret\" or Secured Compartment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The distinguishing factor of this particular design is the small hinged kandorido (safe-style door) on the right side of the main body, fitted with an iron backplate and keyhole. This opens to protect valuables, ledger books, or seals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Drawers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Below the main lift-top trunk cavity sit two deep drawers fitted with classic iron warabite (bracken-fern style) or loop drop handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features heavy, functional iron hardware, including reinforced corner plates (sumi-kanagu), sturdy side carrying handles, and robust top hinges designed to withstand heavy travel and maritime use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824916152372,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/CF80F367-A277-4A3D-80D9-E550E6CFC644.png?v=1784000441","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/japanese-ship-captains-chest","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}