Description

An unusual Japanese 2 section, 6ft mizuya (kitchen buffet tansu) from the Kanazawa region. Constructed with Hinoki (cypress) and Sugi (cedar) woods, with red and black lacquer frame, and Keyaki (elm) burl front panels in reddish brown lacquer. The top of the piece holds a long open compartment behind four sliding panels with bookmatched Keyaki burl hardwood. Below are a center pair of mesh sliding panels with black lacquer wood frame, carved with floral motifs and with decorative iron pulls. The bottom section holds the largest interior compartment of the piece with a single recessed, removable shelf and drawers along the side. The sides of the piece are reinforced with horizontal and vertical slats.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 71 1/2″ L x 24 1/4″ D x 68 3/4″ H