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Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Drawer Cabinet Storage / 1868-1912s Wabi-Sabi

$2,000
£1,518.37
€1,736.69
CA$2,794.29
A$3,107.86
CHF 1,622.83
MX$37,819.36
NOK 20,725.99
SEK 19,437.32
DKK 12,961.56
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About the Item

This is an old black cabinet in Japan, which is called a "tansu" in Japan. It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made of cedar. The drawers are wide on the side, and the depth of each drawer is different. The inside of the drawer is also in a very clean condition. Because it has been used on the side of the hearth for a long time, it has changed to a natural black color due to the accumulation of soot. It is a natural color that cannot be expressed with a new product, and scratches and peeling of paint are added, and it seems to be an art expressed by changing naturally with long-term use. Because of the simple design, it complements the decorations. You can use it as a sideboard. It is an item that adds the beauty of wabisabi to a modern interior. Weight: 22.4kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Width: 32.88 in (83.5 cm)Depth: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Iron,Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    Repaired: ・We are cleaning and disinfecting. ・It's smooth because I adjusted the drawer and the doorway. These are repaired in-house and carefully restored so as not to damage the atmosphere of the used age. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9601244298762

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