Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print steel and harden leather were

steel and harden leather were made in to large scales (Itazane) and compose the major parts

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic statue of a lucky Tanuki usually found at the entrance of businesses

Its exquisite design and lacquer finish make it not just a functional component of the game but also a work of art

This versatile and decorative piece is perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the elegance of antique Japanese art

Kakesuzuri and funadansu were used as portable accounting chests and money boxes used to carry the ship's logs and funds while sailing the Japan inland sea

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print steel and harden leather wereThis is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This tansu was made in the mid Meiji era (c. 1890's) in the Yonezawa style of all solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) front and case with Sugi (Japanese cedar) interiors. The all Keyaki exterior indicates a very high quality construction. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This chest can be easily used stacked or separated for side by side use or even as two bedside pieces.