Description

A rare antique Japanese Ryo Biraki (hinged double door) Kimono Tansu made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. The main lock plate features the Paulownia motif with its blooming flowers. The doors have the raised seed pod corners. The hinges display a crescent moon style mount and the drawers handles are positioned close together and below the center line atypical of most other Tansu. Behind the doors lies 4 drawers of varying sizes where Obis and Kimono accessories were stored.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 34 1/4″ Wide by 36 5/8″ High by 18 1/4″Deep