Japanese Fine Original Antique Slat Futon Tansu, Meiji Period, 1860s-1880s
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Japanese Fine Original Antique Slat Futon Tansu, Meiji Period, 1860s-1880s
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1860-1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128927117243
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