Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800 Sword Chest Katanadansu Kiri Wood 45"W Bamboo and still has some dried

and still has some dried ink in the end of the bristles

The three Dragons circling the Coin in front of a Zodiac circle carving is very well done

Length  = 35" (87cm)

This lovely tool also has the original Macassar ebony handle

Typically the main materials used in Tosei Gusoku armor are iron

Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800 Sword Chest Katanadansu Kiri Wood 45"W Bamboo and still has some driedThis is a rare Antique Japanese Katana dansu or Sword Chest. This chest was made in the Edo era c1800 of all kiri (paulownia) wood construction. Katanadansu were used to store precious samurai swords and related accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 200+ year old deep rich patina. All drawers and doors move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron with