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Tansu: Clothing Chests
The Meiji era,1868-1912 saw the restoration of the Emperor and the dissolution of the military state which had prevailed for over two hundred years. Japan was freed from the rigid class distinctions and edicts of the Edo period.
The craftsman could now freely design furnishings and chests without regard to social position. Clothing chests flourished and we often identify them by the locality in which they were made: Sendai, Yonezawa, Nihonmatsu, Tsuruoka...these are a few town names synonymous with specific tansu styles. Places which crafted chests of woods, lacquers, and iron hardware in their own special way.
Article on Tansu By David Jackson
Kiri Clothing Chest
T-1658
Plain and simple: an original late Meiji stacking clothing chest(each section measures 19" tall). Kiri wood throughout with iron fittings.34 1/4 w x 38 t x 17 1/4 d SOLD
$1,200.00 Add
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Nihonmatsu with Rabbit and Moon
T-1676
A large 2-piece stacking clothing chest design from the town of Nihonmatsu.Iron fittings with brass details(rabbit and moon)over elm (keyaki) drawer faces finished with wiped lacquer.The Japanese custom was to see a rabbit in the moon, a rabbit who made mochi, a popular food for marking the New Year. Meiji era. 41 5/8" wide x 45 1/8" tall x 17 5/8" deep
$7,500.00 Add
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Very Fine Sakata Isho Dansu
T-1678
This tansu is unique and a superlative example of the best skills of the wood, hardware and lacquer craftsmen working in Meiji era Japan. The chest on chest has beautifully forged iron hardware and fittings over polished(roiro)black lacquer.The thick kiri wood case is dovetailed and finished with stain and wiped lacquer.A brass family crest can be seen on the lower safe door.From Sakata, a town known for it's craftsmen and ship tansu tradition.Meiji era 1868-1912. 34.5" wide x 47.75" tall x 17.9" deep
$17,750.00 Add
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Yonezawa Isho Dansu
T-1683
Clothing chest from Yamagata pref. Keyaki wood case and drawer faces, Cast and forged hardware distinctive to the town of Yonezawa. Meiji era.
33 3/4"w x 42"h x 16 7/8"d
$6,500.00 Add
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Ubu Ogi Isho Dansu
T-1684
A rare find! An original large stacking clothing chest from the town of Ogi,on Sado Island. This imposing tansu is in exceptional condition. The keyaki drawer faces are finished with clear lacquer and ornate iron fittings. The distinctive chased lock plates and unique iron strapping on the front of the case were created by the finest hardware craftsmen. With kiri wood drawer interiors and case wood of sugi. 45 1/4 w x 17 d x 45 1/8 h Meiji era 1868-1912.
$27,000.00 Add
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Fine Sakata Isho Dansu
T-1685
Fine two-section clothing chest from Sakata,Yamagata Prefecture.This clothing chest exhibits distinctive keyaki wood drawer faces highlighted by clear lacquer.The case is finished with dark wiped lacquer.Forged iron fittings.
34 1/4 w x 39 3/4 h x 14 d, Meiji era 1868-1912
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