An antique Japanese Kimono tansu made of Suginoki (Cryptomeria) wood. Original natural Urushi lacquer finish in a 6 drawer configuration. Hand forged iron hardware with deep Warabite handles and full moon lock plates. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails. 2 sets of side handles; one set swivels up allowing through a pole to carry from location to location and another set of handle pairs used for tansu placement.
Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 15" Deep