Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print With a hanko (stamp signature)

With a hanko (stamp signature) on the bottom

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

This lacquer was as black as could be achieved in its day but under bright light it will appear a deep rich chocolate brown

late Qing–early Republic

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest 36"W Print With a hanko (stamp signature)This 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.