An antique Japanese Kyoto Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress), Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) Woods. Constructed using through mortise and tenon joinery. Sliding doors hide a spacious storage area and a hinged door with hand tied wired panel behind which dry goods and items requiring air circulation were stored. The sides feature horizontal supports for strength, durability and visual aesthetics. All original iron hardware including the Warabite handles.

Originally used to store jars of water for cooking and cookware/utensil storage, this chest would work well as a sideboard or entertainment cabinet in a contemporary setting.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1900)

Dimensions: 53 3/4" Wide by 33 1/2" High by 17 3/8" Deep