Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Step-stool Mortis & Tenon Joinery Chado In all Paul Jacoulet made

In all Paul Jacoulet made only 166 different prints in his lifetime living in Japan

This chest has has a very unique configuration of 8 drawers 2 doors and 11 special openings for the storage of documents and tools (see picture 1)

bamboo and plum blossom

Having been well loved for nearly a century and a half

For collectors of tansu this is a unusual piece to add being one of the smallest available

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Step-stool Mortis & Tenon Joinery Chado In all Paul Jacoulet madeThis is a very solid jointed step stool. Made of solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) its strength and durability has stood the test of time. Height = 21" Width = 18" Depth = 21"