ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI (c1890) CLOTHING CHEST 3 DRAWER TANSU 29"x30" ISHYO-DANSU

Description

This is a Japanese antique mid sized
Ishyo-dansu
or clothing chest
, this tansu was made of paulownia
kiri
wood face with cryptomeria case and interiors and used over 130 years ago in the mid Meiji Era (c. 1890). The
ishyodansu
was a special chest used to store kimono and other clothing items. the drawer size and configuration makes these particularly useful in the modern home as a dresser or for other storage.  All locks have been made neutral to negate the use of key or inadvertent locking. The lock plates were very skillfully adorned with a sakura (cherry blossom) design (see picture 5).
This tansu chest is made of solid
sugi
(cryptomeria) wood with kiri face and has pegged-tenon open-mortise corner box joint construction (see picture 8).  All the hardware is hand forged iron.
This tansu chest has a total of three drawers of equal size (each 8" high).  All drawers move easily without binding.
This chest has a century plus old original
warm aged patina
and, having been used lovingly over the centuries, it remains in
fine original antique condition
and should serve one well for another century of use.   It measures 22.5" wide by 22" high by 12.5" deep (57 x 56 x 32 cm).  A great piece of Japanese history and an interesting and
very solid and functional
piece of furniture.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.