Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese good health

good health

this dish remains in excellent condition

We have placed it on a custom made iron base to elevate this remarkable tansu and bring it to a full 30" height

It dates to mid 20th century

Rare Antique Japanese Edo Era (early 1800's) Red Lacquer Folding Chair 41" Japanese good healthThis is a rare antique Japanese Edo era (18th or 19th century) red lacquer and gilt sugi wood folding chair. This would have been used by individuals in positions of significant power and influence. Variously believed to have been used as hunting chairs for leaders of the hunting party (Daimyo, General, etc.) and as kyokuroku chairs by Buddhist abbots for meditation seated cross legged. One of the very few types of chairs used in traditional Japan.