Japanese Iron Meiji

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan.

A Japanese Meiji period iron cooking pot from the early 20th century, with foliage motifs and distressed patina.

A Japanese Meiji merchant's tansu chest from the late 19th century with iron hardware.

A large, heavy and uniquely shaped Japanese cast iron teapot tetsubin without top. Likely from late Edo/early Meiji Period.

A large Japanese Meiji period two-piece futon tansu cabinet from the late 19th century, with original iron hardware.

A decorative Japanese porcelain bowl decorated in iron red and gilt, late Meiji period.

Dimensions: 11.25"W × 11.75"D × 18.25"H Materials: Sugi (Japanese cedar), hand-forged iron Origin: Japan Period: Meiji (1868–1912)

Constructed from Sugi (Japanese cedar), this clothing kimono chest is decorated with blackened iron brackets and hardware, resting on an iron stand. The side table features 3 drawers...

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-part tansu chest from the late 19th century with dark red lacquer, iron hardware, small safe and carrying handles.

A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina.

Antique Japanese Katana (sword) tansu, hand forged iron lock plate and hirute handles.

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware.

A Japanese Elm wooden storage box, circa 1890. Meiji Period.

An antique Japanese iron and Keyaki Zelkova seven-light candle stand, used in a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple.

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu Keyaki Tansu Chest Kiku Iron Hardware Mei...

An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber with forged iron hardware.

An exceptional two-section chest from the Kyushu region, crafted from solid kiri (paulownia) wood with a warm, time-worn patina that highlights its fine grain. Retaining its original...

Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...

A striking pair of 19th-century Japanese Isho-dansu (clothing chests) that beautifully bridge the gap between Edo/Meiji era craftsmanship and contemporary industrial design.

During the Heian period, the unique Japanese samurai armour o-yoroi and do-maru appeared.

A rare 19th century hard to find Japanese Usubata Flower Planter Cart "Norimono", Late Meiji Period. Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an e...

A refined piece of Meiji-era craftsmanship, this antique Mizuya-dansu (kitchen chest) dates to circa 1900 and reflects the understated elegance of traditional Japanese interiors.

This is an antique Japanese Tansu, crafted during the Meiji period (circa 1868–1912) from Japanese cedar (sugi).

This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). This Japanese chest of drawers, crafted during the Meiji era, is a timeless piece that tells a story of ...

A late 19th C. Japanese Tansu/Chest Of Drawers Of Small proportions. Constructed in cedar with seven individual paper lined drawers and original iron hardware.

Initially crafted from iron or bronze, over time they became more decorative in nature and more for show as the waring Samurai clans disbanded and became part of Japan's past.

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Made of sugi (Japanese cedar), the piece has a straightforward and honest material character, with a...

This Japanese antique keyaki cabinet from the Late Meiji Era (1868–1912) is distinguished by its uncommon solid one-piece sliding doors, five practical drawers, and the quiet archite...

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box.

Vintage Meiji Japanese Style Cast Iron Metal Large Lobster Sculpture.

This 1910s Meiji Period table lamp features a Japanese cloisonné enamel vase base with vivid traditional motifs and dragon-form handles.

INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of rectangular shape raised upon fo...

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door concealing additional drawers. Created in Japan during the 19t...

This is a Japanese antique drawer chest, believed to date from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period, circa 1800s to 1900s.

An antique Japanese Meiji period two-section tansu chest dating to the late 19th century, combining beautifully figured wood drawer fronts with dark-finished casework and traditional...

The lid is signed by the artisan who crafted the kettle during Japan's Meiji period, an era when artisans began introducing elements of modern Western design into traditional forms.

This Japanese antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868–1912).

This 19th-century Japanese Tansu clothing chest produced in the Meiji period is made of Japanese cedar wood (cryptomeria Japonica) in its inner parts, while for the outer parts it is...

This early Meiji-period Sendai Isho-dansu is a striking example of Japanese craftsmanship, expertly constructed from keyaki wood with a rich swirling grain.

A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho-dansu style, with zebra wood, five drawers and carrying handles.

This is an antique Japanese folding Zaisu chair made entirely of iron.

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Meiji Period Ishōdansu Clothing Chest with Safe c18...

Rare antique Tetsubin Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettle set on Cast Iron hibachi Stand. This unique teapot/kettle is a Tetsubin, which is a teapot in Japanese, made from heavy cast iron....

An exceptional and highly authentic example of late 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship, this "Kasane" (chest-on-chest) Isho-dansu dates to the Meiji period (circa 1880–1910).

A gorgeous antique Japanese two piece kitchen tansu chest (Goshu Mizuya) from the late Meiji period.

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Ishodansu Merchant Chest with Iron Locking Bar 38"H...

A six drawer early Meiji period cedar tansu cabinet/chest of drawers. A beautiful and very practical piece of furniture. Heavily patinated through years of use with original iron h...

A rare Meiji period 1868-1912 iron and mixed metal panel by a highly important early Meiji period artist.

A Pair of 19th Century Japanese Rustic Hammered Iron Fireplace Andirons. Recently polished. Measures 10" in width, 17" in depth and 16.5" in height.

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Japanese Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese 商家箪笥 Merchant Tansu — Keyaki & Sugi Two-Sect...

This is a large antique iron-clad sliding door from Japan. Although it has a strong presence, its design is extremely quiet and stripped of decoration, allowing the beauty of the mat...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Japanese Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Nagoya Mizuya Tansu 水屋箪笥 Two-Section Kitchen Cab...

The result is a durable, transparent coating with exceptional warmth and tonal depth—hallmarks of regional Meiji-era craftsmanship. Constructed from sugi (cedar) and kiri (paulownia...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Japanese Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese 水屋箪笥 Mizuya Tansu — Hinoki Cypress Kitchen Cabinet w...

Initially crafted from iron or bronze, over time they became more decorative in nature and more for show as the waring Samurai clans disbanded and became part of Japan's past.

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword cra...

An authentic 19th Century Japanese tansu chest from the Meiji period (circa late 1800's), exemplifying the refined utility and craftsmanship that define traditional Japanese storage ...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. This is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868-1912) kodansu (personal ...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 45 years specializing in Japanese Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu 水屋箪笥 Two-Section Kitchen Cabi...

Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts & Antiques. Antique Japanese Kiri Isho Dansu — Two-Section 衣装箪笥 Meiji Era Japan, Me...