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Japanese antique wooden bookcase 1898, Meiji era. wabi sabi small cabinet tansu

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126 years-old antique wooden bookcase - manufactured in Meiji 31 (1898), The year was written on the backside of the bottom of the drawer box, together with the owner's name & the address (there's another calligraphic notes on the inside of the drawer, was written, probably by the owner in Meiji 40.) Made with traditional wood joinery without metal fastener, by professional craftsman called sashimono-shi. Original paint remains in nice wabi sabi touch. Shelves inner (same to upper & lower) : w 7.87 in / h 9.06 in / d 10.63 in Drawer inner : w 7.28 in / h 1.97 in / d 10.83 in Actual item weight : 6.39 lb (2.9 kg) *** We're eco-friendly, organic-oriented vintage wood furniture & fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using organic & traditional materials in the whole process, especially cleaning, repaint / refinish. - using non-toxic, eco-friendly method when cleaning & repairing the item - using organic & traditional materials (beeswax, linseed oil, persimmon tannin, burnt pine ink, etc) for repainted/re-finished items - repairing the necessary parts for long-lasting use

Dimensions:
Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Joinery
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1898
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
常陸大宮市, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9981241712042

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