Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
An antique Japanese Tohoku Todana Mizuya Tansu made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. Original wiped Urushi lacquer finish. With two sets of vertical ribbed sliding doors, the upper section has triple level storage and the bottom section has a split level storage separated by shelves.

The Todana Mizuya was used in northern Japan as either a kitchen chest or a linen cabinet making it a versatile and functional cabinet for the Japanese home.

Age: Edo period (18th/19th c.))

Dimensions: 67 1/4" Wide by 68 1/2" High by 20 1/2" Deep
$7,500.00
item #1450690