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Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

$4,000
£3,036.73
€3,473.37
CA$5,588.58
A$6,215.72
CHF 3,245.66
MX$75,638.71
NOK 41,451.98
SEK 38,874.65
DKK 25,923.12
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About the Item

This is an old Japanese cabinet. It was used in the Tohoku region of Japan around the Meiji period, and the main parts are all made of cedar. It is a light and easy-to-handle size. The surface of the door has a simple design that is evenly arranged with vertical poles, making it easy to match the modern space. Old paper is attached to one of the backs of the door and is finished to leave its history by peeling off naturally due to aging. Paper that has been peeled off naturally is decorated like art, adding an accent to the space, so I think it's okay to set it up to show the back of the door. Of course, it is also a good idea to put it as a sideboard and decorate it with a vase or ceramics. While leaving wear due to long-term use, it is finished in black using traditional Japanese paint. The inner shelf has 3 tiers and is fixed. I think that the appearance, which has been carefully used by human hands for a long time and has changed little by little, is well balanced and harmonious, and very valuable. Weight: 39kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 69.3 in (176 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cedar,Wood,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    Repaired: ・We are cleaning and disinfecting. ・Color supplement and protected the surface. ・The door have been adjusted, so they move smoothly. 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: LU9601244650082

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