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Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s

About the Item

Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joinery with the exemption of nails or screws, they are ideal for keeping jewelry, objects of daily use, and clothing. Oxidized brass hardware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Japanese (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4305232720342

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