Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze with exception to minor signs

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

this mask offers both spiritual resonance and the aesthetic weight of Japanese metalwork tradition

A further panel carries what reads as a maker's or studio colophon

this kashizara plate remains in good polish and in  very good condition

This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1890's Clothing Tansu Kiri Wood w/ Custom Base 36"W Bronze with exception to minor signsThis 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