Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Mizuya Period: Showa era

Period: Showa era

lacquer sound with light wear consistent with use

Four glass sliding doors close off the cabinet areas

Own a little piece of old world japan

Enlarged 2nd edition February 23

Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Mizuya Period: Showa eraRare 200 Year Old Antique Japanese 32 Drawer Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Late Edo Period c1820s Japan, Late Edo Period, circa 1840s 29" W x 23. 5" H x 9. 5" D This late Edo period Kusuridansu () is a traditional Japanese apothecary chest, originally used by herbalists and village medicine sellers to store and organize medicinal ingredients. The cabinet is constructed in solid softwood with a dense grid of small drawers, each fitted with original hand