Antique Japanese Mizuya Meiji Era Late 19th Keyaki Elm Kitchen Chest 52" Metalwork This is a framed and

This is a framed and matted watercolor painting of two ladies with parasols under a blooming cherry tree

it remains in overall fine vintage condition

It shows the sadanobu threatening a demon

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back bronze or copper "sekigane" (a softer metal applied to the top and bottom of the nakago after forging to get a better fit and for shock absorption) indicating further that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

5" tall (14 x 19 cm)

Antique Japanese Mizuya Meiji Era Late 19th Keyaki Elm Kitchen Chest 52" Metalwork This is a framed andThis two piece Mizuya is a rare beauty with highly figured stunning keyaki wood grain. Dating to late 19th century Meiji era (c. 1890's). As well as being an amazing statement piece this Mizuya has a lot of storage and display area with 9 drawers and 5 cabinet area. Meiji era, late 19th Century Keyaki face (Japanese Elm) Sugi case and interior (Japanese Cedar) Burnt lacquer hardware 52" x 68" x 18" (width x height x depth)