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Japanese Cabinet with Drawers, So Called Tansu, Late 19th C

About the Item

A high quality Japanese Tansu. The motives goes all around and is meant to be used as a free standing piece. The motives with a base of black lacquer with motives of cranes and phoenix birds in a landscape with trees, bamboo and waterfalls. The cabinet holds eight drawers which have motives of cranes on the front. At the base of the cabinet is a large drawer. The lacquer is of the highest quality with very thick, three dimensional motives.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1006832597412
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