"Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest 64"H Kimono 高橋松亭

高橋松亭

Series: Taschen Basic Art Series

This is an antique Meiji Era (c

displayed in the late spring months

raising the board so that the wood can vibrate freely

"Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest 64"H Kimono 高橋松亭Taisho Era Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Calligraphy Sliding Doors 64"H Japan Taisho Period, c. 1920s A tall and well proportioned two section kasane isho dansu () constructed entirely in kiri (paulownia), the traditional wood of choice for Japanese kimono storage. The upper section is fitted with a pair of sliding hikido () doors faced with panels of antique Japanese calligraphy manuscript paper a distinctive decorative choice that gives