Antique Japanese c1890 Meiji Era Hibachi Wooden Brazier Square 11" Tsubo 5" (146cm)

5" (146cm)

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Art Length = 41"  Width = 16"

Antique Japanese c1890 Meiji Era Hibachi Wooden Brazier Square 11" Tsubo 5" (146cm)This is an antique Japanese hibachi made in the Meiji era (late 1800's). It is made of kiri (paulownia) wood which shows off the beautiful grain with the trim done in persimmon wood. Inset side handles aided in moving this chest even when hot coals burned inside. This hibachi tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 120+ year old deep rich patina. Handles are made of ebony. This chest has