Antique Japanese Iron Metal Tansu Chest Drawer Lock Furniture Hardware JK841 butsudan A panel in the lid

A panel in the lid opens to reveal a large compartment that houses a pin cushion and stand

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Antique Japanese Iron Metal Tansu Chest Drawer Lock Furniture Hardware JK841 butsudan A panel in the lidAntique Japanese Iron Drawer Lock This is an antique Japanese metal lock. This piece of sturdy hardware is used on drawers typically found on tansu chests and lockboxes. It is made entirely of iron and attached to a cutting of the original wooden drawer. It has a unique keyhole and hidden mechanisms which appear to still be functional. This item does not include a key and is in a "locked" position. There is also an iron drawer pull. Brown Iron, metal,