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Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage

$1,950
£1,465.89
€1,699.43
CA$2,722.50
A$3,049.35
CHF 1,586.68
MX$37,034.12
NOK 20,115.03
SEK 18,980.03
DKK 12,680.13
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About the Item

Large Japanese hinged hitsu (kimono storage coffer) woven of bamboo in the Chinese style with broad expanses of two layers of woven mats as the siding and the convex lid trimmed in thicker bamboo and fine knotting with a wood base complete with decorative bronze latch, handles and hinges. Measuring:  12-1/2” high x 23-1/2” wide x 18” deep. Meiji Period, circa 1900. Provenance: Japan Art Market
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji Period (1868-1911)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. small loss of to the weave on the lid towards the back, otherwise fine condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NG921051stDibs: LU1778236843892

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