• Front of an antique Japanese funa tansu door from Noto with decorative metal fittings and dark wood.
  • Oblique view of the detached funa tansu door and its projecting metal fittings.
  • Close-up showing areas of wood loss and worn finish on the door.
  • Detail of wood wear, surface scratches and metal fittings.
  • Close-up of the decorative lock plate and keyhole on an antique Japanese funa tansu door.
  • Detail of hinges and decorative metal fittings with rust and wear.
  • Detail of aged metal surfaces and the wooden panel.
  • Additional overall view of the detached wooden door and metal fittings.
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Antique Japanese Funa Tansu Door with Decorative Metal Fittings (c-3)

$220.00 USD
$220.00 USD
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✨ Hand-worked metal details and timeworn wood, brought together in an antique Japanese chest door.

Found in Noto, this antique funa tansu door brings the character of Japanese craftsmanship into a compact decorative piece. Individually hammered metal fittings, curved outlines and raised fastenings stand out against the deep tones of the wood. Take a closer look at the small variations in the metalwork and the texture shaped by years of use.

A distinctive piece to display on a shelf or incorporate into a collection of Japanese antiques and mingei. This listing is for one detached door only, not a complete chest.

What is a funa tansu?

Funa tansu were compact, sturdy chests used aboard Japanese trading vessels to safeguard money, important documents and personal seals. Serving as shipboard safes, they offer a glimpse into the history of Japan’s maritime trade.

Details

  • Classification: Antique
  • Materials: Wood and metal fittings
  • Dimensions: approximately W 30.5 × H 24 × D 4 cm (12.01 × 9.45 × 1.57 in)
  • Weight: approximately 700 g (1.54 lb)
  • SKU: 2606-fur15(c-3)

Condition

The wood shows scratches, wear and some loss along the edges. The metal fittings have rust and discoloration. The lock is non-functional, so please enjoy this piece for display or collection. Please review the photographs for its condition. The softened wood and aged metal carry the traces of its long life, giving this piece a character that only time can create.

日本語（Japanese）

✨ 職人の手仕事と時を重ねた木肌を楽しむ、アンティークの船箪笥の扉。

能登で見つかった、船箪笥の扉です。一つひとつ叩き上げられた金具の表情、曲線を描く輪郭、留め具の立体感が、深い色合いの木肌に映えます。金具に残る手仕事の細やかさと、長く使われてきた木部との対比を、ぜひ間近で楽しんでいただきたい一枚です。

棚に飾ったり、日本の古道具や民藝のコレクションに添えたり。扉1枚のみの販売で、箪笥本体は付属しません。

船箪笥とは

船箪笥は、かつて日本の廻船で金銭や重要書類、印鑑などを保管するために使われた、小型で丈夫な箪笥です。船上の金庫としての役割を担い、日本の海運と商いの歴史を伝える道具でもあります。

商品情報

  • 区分：アンティーク
  • 素材：木、金属製の金具
  • サイズ：約 幅30.5 × 高さ24 × 厚さ4 cm
  • 重さ：約700 g
  • SKU：2606-fur15(c-3)

状態

木部に傷や擦れがあり、縁には木部の欠損があります。金具には錆や変色が見られます。錠前は機能しないため、鑑賞・収集用としてお楽しみください。状態は写真でもご確認ください。時を重ねた木肌や金具の風合いも、この一枚だけが持つ味わいとして楽しんでいただけたらと思います。