Description

An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the lock plates featuring the family crest of three open fans (Sanogi). Each section has two large drawers for spacious storage of Kimono or clothes. Two sets of side handles, one for long distance transit and the other for room placement. Interlocking sectional pins which is a rare feature for the Kasane Tansu. Drawers have cut-out interior side handles for ease of carrying about. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 39″ Wide by 45 3/4″ High by 16 3/4″ Deep