Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Taisho Era c1920's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia Chest 36"W Hardware This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c

Having been in storage for over a century and used a century ago for only the most special of occasions

This tsuba is made with forged steel and is in the shape of a marugata and has what appears to be pine limb shaped openwork as well as engraved tiny x shaped fower patterns

It is all made from the highly prized Hongmu wood which is very dense and heavy and has a beautifully deep rich color

It measures 18" long (45

Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Taisho Era c1920's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia Chest 36"W Hardware This is an antique JapaneseThis in an antique Japanese Taisho era c. 1920's three piece clothing chest or Ishodansu. Designed originally for kimono, obi and accessories. In all there are 5 drawers in two sizes, one cabinet with sliding doors and another with three pullout shelves. Made of Kiri wood (paulownia) on the face and exterior case is made with sugi (Japanese cedar) on the interior. A key is included for the operable drawer locks. Cabinet door lock is not operable.