Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Japanese antique isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Sendai area, made with keyaki wood on drawer fronts, highly raised and incised black iron hardware including elaborate lock plates in the form of large peony blossoms and scrolling leaves. Moko shaped Iron drawer pulls incised with tiny flowers, 4 large drawers, 2 small exterior drawers. A safe box on the right side has beautifully ornate hardware in a peony motif. 2 small interior drawers also with keyaki wood and finished to match the front exterior. Stunning original finish is a reddish brown translucent lacquer. Taisho Period (circa 1920's) Size: 35 1/2" high x 46 3/4" wide x 17" deep.
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item #1308579