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An antique Japanese 'Kyodai' tansu (vanity chest)

$2,600
£1,987.84
€2,289.59
CA$3,643.40
A$4,067.51
CHF 2,131.31
MX$49,790.32
NOK 27,067.71
SEK 25,521.42
DKK 17,087.43

About the Item

An antique Japanese 'Kyodai' tansu (vanity chest) with an elegant tall arched mirror and eight drawers of varied size to accommodate a diverse array of personal effects. The pronounced grain of the wood is that of a beautiful Zelkova wood burl, a highlight of the overall aesthetic appeal of this attractive piece of furniture. Original bronze fittings. Meiji Period, circa 1890-1900. Measuring 52 in. (132.08 cm.) high by 24 in. (60.96 cm.) wide by 10.75 in. (27.30 cm.) deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3860136624592

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