Antique Japanese Edo Era c 1880's Forged Iron Tansu Key 2.25" Lacquerware Oregon artist Laura Virgin

Oregon artist Laura Virgin

the single foot is the front the other two

Sugi case and interior (Japanese Cedar)

This image shows the daughter of the Dragon King of Dong Ting lake and the red dragon uncle after rescuing the daughter

It measures 11 1/2" tall (29 cm) by 4 1/2" in diameter (11

Antique Japanese Edo Era c 1880's Forged Iron Tansu Key 2.25" Lacquerware Oregon artist Laura VirginThis is a hand forged tansu key from the early 1800s of the mid Edo period (c. 1800). It fits the kind of lock seen in photo (lock not included). With exception of signs of past use, (minor oxidation, and an aged patina) this tansu key remains in overall good condition. It measure 2 1 4" long with a shaft opening of 1 4" (5. 5cm x 6mm). The last picture gives an example of the kind of tansu chest that this key was once used. We have an inventory of