Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This vintage Chinese vase stand

This vintage Chinese vase stand has a smooth black stained finish that very nicely reveals the subtle wood grain texture

This cup ismade of ultra thin ceramic and glazed in textured matte green with fleck stippling throughout

The Kannon Biraki Tansu was often given as part of a bride's dowry in order to be able to store the precious wedding kimono and accessories

Six cups were available at the time of listing

Having been well used yet well loved for nearly a century

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This vintage Chinese vase standThis is an Antique Japanese Katana dansu or Sword Chest. This chest was made in the Meiji era (1868 1912) of all kiri (paulownia) wood construction. Katanadansu were used to store precious samurai swords and related accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 100+ year old deep rich patina. All drawers and doors move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron