{"product_id":"antique-japanese-taisho-era-c1920s-clothing-chest-kiri-ishodansu-tansu-60-5h","title":"Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Clothing Chest Kiri Ishodansu Tansu 60.5\"H","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapanese Kiri Wood Three Section Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Taisho Era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapan, Taisho period, c. 1912–1926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e60.5\"H × 37\"W × 16.5\"D (154 × 94 × 42 cm); approx. 65 lbs (29.5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTop section: 17.75\"H — Middle section: 22.5\"H — Bottom section: 20.5\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA stately three-section isho dansu (衣装箪笥) in kiri (paulownia wood), purpose-built for the storage of kimono and formal textiles. Kiri's exceptional lightness, low thermal conductivity, and natural resistance to insects and moisture made it the wood of choice for high-quality Japanese clothing storage, and this chest exemplifies the form at its best. The upper section presents two large sliding hikido panels above a row of three small drawers, all fitted with pierced and chased white-metal roundel pulls bearing auspicious figural motifs — a crane-and-tortoise (tsurukame, 鶴亀) on one door, pine-and-cloud imagery on another — worked with the precision characteristic of Taisho-era hardware. The broad middle section opens via hinged double doors to reveal a fitted interior with pull-out shelf trays, ideal for folded garments. The lower section holds two full-width lockable drawers with warabite (bracken) bail pulls in iron. Side panels on each section carry lacquered iron sash hardware (obikanagu) decorated in gilt with wind-swept matsu (pine) on a black ground, their cusped silhouettes adding visual distinction; the center plate bears the mark 意匠登録 (ishō tōroku, \"registered design\"), confirming the hardware as a certified maker's pattern. Restrained corner and strap iron throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition: Consistent with age and use. Kiri surfaces show light patina and minor handling marks. Hardware retains original finish with expected oxidation; gilt decoration on side hardware largely intact. Structurally sound throughout; all sections, drawers, and doors function correctly. Keys present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA fine and complete Taisho-period isho dansu with above-average hardware detail and the rare distinction of documented registered-design ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogun's Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51685623234877,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/27BBF3A5-76E2-4224-AE01-93BDECF61B76_1_105_c.jpg?v=1778285772","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/antique-japanese-taisho-era-c1920s-clothing-chest-kiri-ishodansu-tansu-60-5h","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}