Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo This is an vintage Japanese

This is an vintage Japanese cake mold known as a Kashigata

The reed stalk along with a warm centuries old patina

5 cm) and 6" (15 cm) tall

birds and people in the motif

This plate measures 9 1/2" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall (24 x 4

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo This is an vintage JapaneseThis is a Bo dansu for documents and personal items. This piece dates from the late Edo era c 1860's. Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality workmanship and intricate details. Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the