Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze 5" tall and covered on

5" tall and covered on three sides with very decorative calligraphy

A very auspicious motif called Shochikubai

with exception to minor signs of use it remains in fine condition and are in good polish

It is has a warm tan base clay imprinted with stamps of triangular flowers with a white and gray glaze over that

smoke damage residue

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze 5" tall and covered onThis 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