An antique Japanese Nihon Matsu Kasane Tansu (stacking Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the double Plum Blossom handle stoppers called Atari. Upper section features 2 full width drawers and the bottom section has 1 full drawer, 1 partial width drawer, a hinged security door and two small drawers where valuables were kept. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. Typically very large in size, this Nihon Matsu Tansu is quite a bit smaller than most making it a somewhat rare piece.,br>
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 38 1/4" Wide by 40 1/2" High by 17 3/8" Deep