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Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi

About the Item

Very old Japanese black drawer storage. This was a chest of drawers primarily used to store women's combs and cosmetics. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). Material is cedar wood. The handles are made of iron. The design is simple and lean. It is a very beautiful piece of furniture with a uniquely Japanese rusticity. All drawers open and close smoothly. All have been washed and sanitized with water. You can use it with peace of mind. From this item, you can feel the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is the opposite of vulgarity, the beauty of modesty and modesty, the beauty of the unconventional. This is a unique and very rare item. Weight 13 kg. Since ancient times, people have created and inherited necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. Through long-term use, they accumulate a flavor and reflect the way of life. The more severe the natural environment and the weaker human beings are, the stronger their power becomes. In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we carefully select and collect beautiful, powerful, and unique Japanese antiques.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 33.27 in (84.5 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Repaired: Woodworking Repair Paint Repair. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487241815062

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