Antique Japanese Meiji Era “Katanadansu” Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67"L Mirror Still fully functional

Still fully functional

All hardware is forged iron with Mokkou (melon) handles

This expressive piece is sculpted from solid wood and finished by hand

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Antique Japanese Meiji Era “Katanadansu” Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67"L Mirror Still fully functionalAntique Japanese Meiji Era Katanadansu Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67" Japan, Late Meiji Period (circa 18901912)Dimensions: 67L 16W 15H This Antique Japanese tansu began life as the upper section of a three piece kimono tansu and was later modified into a long, low katanadan style chest. Its elongated horizontal form, broad drawer faces, and symmetrical iron hardware now closely resemble the classic sword storage configuration, while retaining the