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Japanese Tansu, chest-on-chest (isho kasane-dansu), Yonezawa

About the Item

Japanese chest-on-chest for clothing storage (isho kasane-dansu) from Yonezawa, constructed of hinoki (Chaemaecyparis obtusa) and keyaki (Zelkova serrata) drawer fronts, traditional Yonezawa style iron hardware with circular chased chrysanthemum blossom lock plates with cherry blossom lock knobs, melon shaped handles having pine bough back plates, bracket drawer corners, interlocking side carrying handles (one broken), five drawers and lower right hinged door on upper section concealing three small drawers, original translucent red lacquer finish, supported on an unusual black lacquered base separate to the lower section. Each section of equal height and can be used side-by-side or separately.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.13 in (96.86 cm)Width: 47.75 in (121.29 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Crafted,Metalwork,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor surface scratches, one side handle partially remains and other signs of wear and use, otherwise fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NH121581stDibs: LU1778236632202
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