Antique Japanese Meiji Era Matsumoto Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood Ikebana/Bonsai Cute bunnies

Cute bunnies

pink and black

Paul Jacoulet made only 166 different prints in his lifetime living in Japan

The beautiful wood grain in this Paulowina makes for an eye catching little piece to brighten up your space

Title 投け蹴鞠り

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Matsumoto Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood Ikebana/Bonsai Cute bunniesThis is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868 1912) of keyaki (zelkova Japanese elm) front and sugi (cryptomeria) interiors. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. It has all its over 100 year old rich patina. All drawers move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron