An antique Japanese casante (stacking chest on chest) tansu in 2 sections made of kiri (paulownia wood). Original hand forged iron hardware with oversized round handle plates. As always beautiful joinery including straight dovetails and age consistent hardened wood nails.
Originates Sakata Shonai, Japan

Age: Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

Dimensions: 34 1/3" wide x 45 1/4" high x 16 1/2" deep