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Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
$2,800
£2,125.71
€2,431.36
CA$3,912.01
A$4,351
CHF 2,271.96
MX$52,947.10
NOK 29,016.39
SEK 27,212.25
DKK 18,146.18
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Introducing a cedar wood medicine chest (kusuri-dansu) made in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period.
These chests were originally used by pharmacies and Chinese medicine doctors, who stored ingredients for Chinese herbal medicines in small drawers. The neatly arranged drawers are visually beautiful as a rhythmic design, and the nearly square form, balanced both vertically and horizontally, is a true symbol of Japanese furniture culture, where functional beauty and formative beauty were fused together.
The material used for this piece is Japanese cedar wood, which was commonly used in those days. The rustic atmosphere peculiar to Japanese cedar and the depth of the wood surface over the years create an atmosphere unique to antique furniture. The chest of drawers has been used over time and has become worn and scratched, all of which add to the “look” of this chest of drawers.
There are 67 drawers in total. The handles are all in place, and the detailed workmanship suggests that this chest was once handled with care. There is still the distinctive aroma of Chinese medicine inside, and although some of the drawers show signs of insect infestation, no insect activity has been observed at this time and the condition is relatively good. Please see images for details.
This medicine chest has an overwhelming presence not only as a storage furniture, but also as an interior decoration. It will be useful not only as a shelf for organizing small items, but also as a store fixture or a display stand. The depth unique to old furniture and the functionality provided by the detailed partitions blend naturally into modern spaces and provide a sense of nostalgia and security.
This is a rare piece of furniture that is steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. Why not welcome this medicine chest into your daily life as the star of your space?
Size: 91.2 cm (W) x 29.8 cm (D) x 98.8 cm (H)
Weight: 38.15 kg
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We offer a wide range of attractive items from all over the world with a focus on Japanese items.
We offer Japanese antique furniture and tools that are different from the Japanese antique furniture and art that have been appreciated abroad.
These tools were used in private homes and farmhouses in the past.
They have been passed through a long time and have an attractive taste.
The reality is that many of these items are now being discarded along with the demolition of houses.
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- Dimensions:Height: 38.9 in (98.8 cm)Width: 35.91 in (91.2 cm)Depth: 11.74 in (29.8 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Cedar,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1920
- Condition:The drawers have a distinctive smell of Chinese medicine because they were used to store Chinese medicine. In addition, there are insect holes, etc., in several of the drawers. It is believed that the insects are already gone. Please be sure to see t.
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487244466722
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