Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet Taishō Period 61.5"H Rug The hōmongi placement of the

The hōmongi placement of the decoration signals a garment suitable for refined semi-formal occasions

painted in a loose calligraphic hand

It is titled "A Geisha and a Maiko"

信吉 (Nobuyoshi)

The repeating roundels recall classical textile motifs often associated with auspicious symbolism and courtly or temple settings

Antique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet Taishō Period 61.5"H Rug The hōmongi placement of theAntique Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Cabinet Taish Period 61. 5"H Japan, Taish period, circa 1920s Dimensions: 61. 5"H 31"W 15"D This antique Japanese mizuya tansu (kitchen storage cabinet) dates to the Taish period and reflects the transitional aesthetics and practical craftsmanship of early 20th century Japan. Traditionally used in kitchens and tea preparation spaces, mizuya cabinets were designed for organized storage of dishes, trays, and