Antique Japanese Taisho Era (c1920’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 24"W Tsutsugaki including historical scenes

including historical scenes

This detail suggests it was originally used in a merchant shop or workshop for organized storage of documents

Rendered in Wada's fluid

This bowl remains in fine condition with a chip along the edge of the foot

colors bright and vivid

Antique Japanese Taisho Era (c1920’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 24"W Tsutsugaki including historical scenesThis is an antique Japanese Taisho era (1912 1926) kiri kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case with all hand made copper hardware. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. Height = 19" Width = 24 Depth = 11. 5" This chest was well used and well loved and has a warm aged patina. It remains in fine antique condition and