Pair of Japanese Tansu

c. 1850
$3,980 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 43.0" D: 19.0" H: 22.75"
Materials
Cedar
Iron
Collection #
CLB001
Estimated Shipping
$488

Traditionally designed to be portable and functional, Japanese tansu chests were versatile storage cabinets. This pair was originally used to store kimonos. Made during Japan’s Mejii period (1868–1912), considered the Golden Age of tansu making, the chests are in rich color, have intricate hardware, and are an ideal combination of utility and beauty. The drawer fronts are zelkova wood (keyaki) and the body is cryptomeria cedar (sugi). Four main drawers combine with a smaller hinged compartment to provide versatile storage space. These tansu are fantastic whether stacked, separated, or paired.

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