Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique rare Japanese Ko Tansu (Personal Storage Chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Raden (Mother of Pearl) inlay over a burlap black Urushi lacquer foundation. A floral design showcasing a landscape scene of a full moon peeking over mystic clouds with birds in flight and in the water. A footbridge is being crossed by scholars with Wisteria above and Plum trees balancing out the design.

Original bronze fittings and some loss commensurate with its age.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide x 22 3/4" High x 11 3/4" Deep
SOLD
item #1417820