Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique Japanese Niigata Kasane (chest on chest) Tansu made of all Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Original hand forged iron hardware with a hand applied red lacquer finish. Kakute stye handles. Four large drawers with a small hinged door that hides 2 small drawers. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Each section has two sets of carrying handles for ease of transport and placement.

Its large size would accommodate a nice collection of textiles and clothes.

Age: Meiji Era (1870-1880)

Dimensions: 41 1/2" Wide by 42 3/8" High by 17 1/2" Deep.
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