An antique Japanese Gifu Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest from the Gifu region of Japan) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Kaki (Persimmon) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original bronze hardware including the Warabite handles and the incised decorative sliding door handles. Mortise and tenon joinery with horizontal side supports and sliding doors with Persimmon runners for strength and aesthetic beauty.

Upper display open shelf unit used to showcase seasonal decor if guests were present or store kitchen items that needed easy access. Bottom sliding doors have their original copper wiring.

Age: Meiji Era (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide x 65 1/4" High x 15 3/8" Deep