Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print This versatile and decorative piece

This versatile and decorative piece is perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the elegance of antique Japanese art

5 cm) and remains in good condition It is high fire glazed both inside and out

With a hanko (stamp signature) on the bottom

This lacquer was as black as could be achieved in its day but under bright light it will appear a deep rich chocolate brown

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic statue of a lucky Tanuki usually found at the entrance of businesses

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print This versatile and decorative pieceThis is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This tansu was made in the mid Meiji era (c. 1890's) in the Yonezawa style of all solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) front and case with Sugi (Japanese cedar) interiors. The all Keyaki exterior indicates a very high quality construction. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This chest can be easily used stacked or separated for side by side use or even as two bedside pieces.