Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1870’s) Kimono Tansu Red Lacquer 44”

This is an Antique Japanese Yonezawa Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This two piece chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868-1912) of red lacquered Kuri (Japanese Chestnut) front and sugi (Japanese Cedar) case/interiors. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. It features the distinctive hardware of tansu made in the Yonezawa region in this case decorated in a Sakura (cherry blossom) motif.

This tansu chest is made with pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint  construction. It has all its over 120 year old rich patina. All drawers move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron with Mokkou (melon) style handles and Sakura flower detailed lock plates. Most locks are still operable with included keys. Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with possessions.

Please contact us for details on shipping this Tansu in two boxes via UPS Ground. Double calculated shipping amount for a rough estimate of total. 

Height = 37.25" (Top = 18 5/8" Bottom = 18 5/8") Great for use side by side.

Width = 44”

Depth = 18"

This chest was well used and well loved and has a warm aged patina. It remains in fine antique condition and should serve well for another century or more of use. A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and very solid and functional piece of furniture.