Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood 36" Sorese The glossy black enamel ground

The glossy black enamel ground is enhanced with subtle decorative patterning that complements the colorful blossoms

was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist born in 1790 and active during the Edo period

hand woven hand dyed cotton features butterfly designs created using the traditional tsutsugaki dyeing technique

Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued kimono as well as money

Weight = 11oz

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood 36" Sorese The glossy black enamel groundThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era c1890's clothing chest from the kiri and sugi wood. Used traditionally for storing kimono and accessories. The Kiri wood face and Sugi wood case construction was used to better control the humidity level that the fabrics would be exposed to. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has a beautifully light natural wood finish. All drawers and doors move