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Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Clothing Kimono Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 36"H
About the Item
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques.
This is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868-1912) of keyaki (zelkova Japanese elm) front and sugi (cryptomeria) interiors in two parts. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories.
This tansu chest is made with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint construction. It has all its over 120+ year old rich patina. All drawers move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron with Warabite style handles and detailed lock plates. All locks are still operable with an included key. Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with possessions.
33.5" x 36" x 16.5" (width x height x depth)
Please contact us for details on shipping this tansu.
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880's
- Condition:Repaired: This piece has been respectfully restored (not refinished) in-house in the manner that Shogun's Gallery has been caring for Japanese treasures for over 40 years. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
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