Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) in three sections made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All bronze hardware including the Warabite handles. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. Two sliding doors to the top section behind which are three small drawers to the right and a split level shelf to the left.

Originally used for daily Kimono and fashion accessory storage, its contemporary function includes using it as a dresser drawer or using each section separately in different rooms of a home.
Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 37" Wide by 63 3/4" High by 16 5/8" Deep
SOLD
item #1448244