Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze A very auspicious motif called

A very auspicious motif called Shochikubai

this mask offers both spiritual resonance and the aesthetic weight of Japanese metalwork tradition

smoke damage residue

This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment

A further panel carries what reads as a maker's or studio colophon

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze A very auspicious motif calledThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era c1890's clothing chest from the kiri and sugi wood. Used traditionally for storing kimono and accessories. The Kiri wood face and Sugi wood case construction was used to better control the humidity level that the fabrics would be exposed to. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has a beautifully natural wood finish. All drawers and doors move easily