Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Kannon Biraki Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood 36"W POSIM there is an old saying

there is an old saying in Japanese "There is nothing more satisfying than tea made with water from a rusty pot

It has a traditional printed pattern of tang dynasty children at play beneath pine trees

Pink tree motif liner

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do

This tsuba shows some wear from use

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Kannon Biraki Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood 36"W POSIM there is an old sayingKnown as a Kannon Biraki, this chest was made in the mid Meiji era (c. 1880's) of sugi (cryptomeria) case with kiri (paulownia) interiors. The Kannon Biraki Tansu was often given as part of a bride's dowry in order to be able to store the precious wedding kimono and accessories. This piece has the added special feature of a hidden drawer behind the bottom drawer in the safe. This chest has can be easily used stacked or separated for side by side use