時代箪笥／越後帳場箪笥 【 ECHIGO MERCHANT CHEST 】 [j1201]　Japanese Antique Furniture

銭戸棚とも呼ばれる越後の帳場箪笥。

大店や大地主などが帳場で使い、銭かますなどを仕舞っていたことからそう呼ばれていました。お抱えの大工が作っていたことも多く、重厚且つ質実剛健な佇まいが特徴です。

しかしこちらの箪笥は座金に松竹梅があしらわれ、他とは違う施主のこだわりも感じられます。置き場所に合わせ下框が切られた跡も古き物のならではの味わいです。

An Echigo merchant chest, also known as a "zenitodana."
It earned this name because it was used in the accounting rooms of large merchants and wealthy landowners to store items such as coin purses or inportant goods. Often crafted by in-house carpenters, it is characterized by its solid, dignified presence and robust, practical design.
However, this particular chest features decorative metal fittings adorned with pine, bamboo, and plum motifs—an expression of the owner's unique taste. The cut marks on the lower rail, made to fit its placement, also add to the charm that only aged pieces possess.