Small Japanese Kiri Kotansu Personal Chest Kiri Meiji Era
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware including the stylized Gumbai handles and the metal embossings symbolizing the four seasons; Maple leaves on the handles representing the Fall season, Mums representing Spring, etc. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.
Age: Meiji Era (1900-1910)
Dimensions: 23 1/4" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 11 1/4" Deep
item #1470006
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