--- IMPORTANT NOTICE --- The following countries currently cannot receive this item by sea mail. Please do not bid if your shipping address is in one of these countries: Albania / Andorra / Armenia / Austria / Azerbaijan / Belarus / Belgium / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bulgaria / Croatia / Cyprus / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Italy / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kyrgyzstan / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / Moldova / Monaco / Montenegro / Netherlands / North Macedonia / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Russian Federation / San Marino / Serbia / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Ukraine / United Kingdom / Uzbekistan / Vatican Item Description This is a small four-drawer tansu chest in the Japanese mingei (folk craft) style, from Suruga Mingei. The front shows a rich reddish-brown finish with a pronounced, flowing wood grain. The side panels display bold, swirling figured grain. Each drawer has a black metal bail handle on a decorative backplate. Ornamental black metal corner and edge fittings frame the drawers and give the chest its traditional character. The compact size suits a Japanese-style room, an entryway or a living space, for storing small items. Size Height: 44 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 35 cm Weight 7.25 kg Condition Good vintage condition with no major damage. Minor surface scratches and light soiling are present, as shown in the photographs. Additional Information Brand: Suruga Mingei Country: Japan Type: Four-drawer tansu chest, mingei style Materials: Wood with black metal fittings Accessories: None; only the item shown in the photographs is included. The item will be carefully packaged and shipped by Japan Post Surface mail as it is a big item. Delivery normally takes approximately 3 months by sea. Please do not bid if 3 months is too long. Due to the changes to the EU tax-free (VAT) system, Japan Post has become unable to ship certain goods valued at €150 or less to an increasing number of European countries. Depending on the destination and circumstances, the shipping method may therefore be changed from Japan Post to DHL. Please note that import duties, taxes, customs fees, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. For customs clearance, your local customs office or delivery company may contact you by phone or email. To avoid any delays or the return of the parcel, please ensure that you can respond promptly to any such requests. If the parcel is returned due to an inability to contact you or complete customs clearance, additional shipping charges, which may be more than twice the original shipping cost, will apply for reshipment. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. We will do our utmost to ensure that your item arrives safely and without any issues.