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

Cuff to cuff = 53" (135cm)

The sculpture stands 10" high by almost 8" wide 5" Deep

It weighs 7

A lid to close off the ink pot and brush together

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