Antique Japanese Isho-Tansu Clothing Chest Taisho c1920’s 57”H Kiri Wood Text Made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood

Made of sugi (cryptomeria) wood for the case with kiri (paulownia) interiors

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Condition reflects authentic age: lacquer loss

Showing minor signs of past use and beetle damage at over a century old it still remains in good condition

This chest has has a very unique configuration of 5 drawers 2 sliding doors (keyaki elm panels) concealing a storage area

Antique Japanese Isho-Tansu Clothing Chest Taisho c1920’s 57”H Kiri Wood Text Made of sugi (cryptomeria) woodThis in an antique Japanese Taisho era c. 1920's three piece clothing chest or Ishodansu. Designed originally for kimono, obi and accessories. In all there are 7 drawers in two sizes, one cabinet with sliding doors. Made of Kiri wood (paulownia) on the face and exterior case is made with sugi (Japanese cedar) on the interior. Please contact us for details on shipping this tansu in three parts. Approximate cost may be about 3x the calculated amount.