Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870's Clothing Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 39.5" Basket black and red lacquer lidded

black and red lacquer lidded bowl

A lid to close off the ink pot and brush together

Hand carved and built from Chinese hardwood wood with details in traditional motifs around all four sides

5 cm) including the border

and an aged patina) this tansu key remains in overall good condition

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870's Clothing Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 39.5" Basket black and red lacquer liddedThis is an Antique Japanese kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid Meiji era (c. 1870's) of all kiri wood (paulownia). Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This two drawer tansu includes a custom made solid iron stand. This tansu is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 150 year old deep rich patina. All drawers move easily without binding. All