An antique Japanese Kimono Tansu made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and wood patina. Used primarily for Kimono storage when first made, it later stored western clothes as it passed through the family generations. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails.
Present day use would include functioning as a dresser drawer or a linen chest.
Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)
Dimensions: 37 3/4" Wide by 19 3/4" High by 18 3/4" Deep