Antique Japanese Meiji Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Two-Section Tansu Chest of Drawers 37.5"H Plate tea ceremony

tea ceremony

it remains in fine original antique condition and should serve one well for another century of use

The maki-e decoration remains clear and intact

No major breaks observed

pair of vases

Antique Japanese Meiji Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Two-Section Tansu Chest of Drawers 37.5"H Plate tea ceremonyMeiji Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Two Section Tansu Chest of Drawers 37. 5"H Japan Meiji Period, c. 1880s1900s A clean and well proportioned two section kasane isho dansu constructed entirely in kiri (paulownia), the traditional wood of choice for clothing storage in the Japanese household. Each section carries two full width drawers fitted with Warabite pulls on large circular Kakute backplates a classic Meiji hardware pairing that balances utility