Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Sendai Clothing Tansu Chest 41"W

This is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu.  This tansu was made in the mid Meiji era (c.1880's) in the Sendai style of solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) front with Sugi (Japanese cedar) case and interiors. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This chest can be easily used stacked or separated for use as two bedside pieces, for example. 

In true Sendai style this tansu is beautifully decorated with each of the lock plates done in a different motif. Please look at photos to appreciate the shochikubai motif (Pine, Bamboo and Plum Blossom) with the Crane & Turtle. 

This tansu chest is made with dovetail joint construction. This chest has all its 150 year old deep rich patina. All drawers and doors move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron with Mokku style handles and detailed lock plates. Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with possessions. Lock plate is all hand done in a stunning Crane and Sun motif. 

40.75" x 39.75" x 16.25" (width x height x depth) (top 20.25"H & bottom 19.25"H)

Please contact us for details on shipping this tansu in two parts via UPS Ground. Estimate price by multiplying calculated shipping cost by two.

This chest has nearly a century and a half of old original warm aged patina and, having been used lovingly for over a century, it remains in fine original antique condition and should serve for another century of use. There are some areas of past stains and distress marks as expected from a genuine antique. A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and very solid and functional piece of furniture.