Vintage Japanese Ranma Phoenix in Flight Carved Transom Rebirth Sugi Wood 67" Tsukue Each figure’s expression conveys the

Each figure’s expression conveys the philosophy they represent:

a practical storage chest that would have been equally at home in shops or households

On the reverse is engraved a waterfall surrounded by strong tree roots

Comes in copper dragon frame custom built for tsuba display

This tansu has two main drawers with another three inside the safe

Vintage Japanese Ranma Phoenix in Flight Carved Transom Rebirth Sugi Wood 67" Tsukue Each figure’s expression conveys theThe Japanese Ranma is a decorative and functional carving used above a door way to allow airflow and light to pass though. They are exquisitely hand carved from sugi Japanese cedar. A typical ranma may be from 1 2" thick to 1 1 2" thick. These two are unusual in that the single pieces of wood carving extends beyond the boundaries of the edges in all directions in amazing detail. It is approximately 67" x 15" x 1. 25" and weighs in at about 10lbs