Japanese Fine Antique Cabinet Step Tansu, Meiji Period, 1870s-1890s, Fab Storage

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An antique 6-step cabinet "kaidan" with 9 drawers and storage compartments and with original handwrought hardware, two sections. Fine Japanese craftsmanship with original dove tail construction and hand forged drawer pulls. Fab storage, will store a lot of stuff. In clean original condition. Crafted in two (2) sections for convenient portability Made of keyaki, zelkova, and paulownia woods. Remnants of old lacquer finish. Meiji period, circa 1860s-1890s. Leave it to the Japanese master craftsmen to create this amazing practical and useful storage combination. Both top and bottom large and small sliding doors reveal open spaces galore and good storage convenience. Original handcrafted hardware, iron handles side and the original decorative lock escutcheons. Excellent, clean original condition just the way we like to find them! Dimensions: Totally 79.5 inches high and 67 inches Long and 33.5 inches deep Top section is 34 inches high and bottom section is 45.5 inches high (see photos demarcating the two with blue colored tape). Note: this is a two section stacked double kaidan tansu. The sections stack stabile upon each other. We have been dealing in authentic Japanese fine antiques, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique ornament to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Details

Of the Period
Meiji
Place of Origin
Japan
Date of Manufacture
1870-1890

Period
Late 19th Century
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CraftedIron,Hand-CarvedWood
Condition
Good
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Wear
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
H 79.58 in. x W 67 in. x D 33.5 in.H 202.14 cm x W 170.18 cm x D 85.09 cm
Seller Location
Shelburne, VT

Reference Number
LU1289217323462

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