Antique Japanese Meiji Two-Part Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
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Two stacking cases make up this Japanese clothing chest, or isho-dansu. Made in the later nineteenth century, it combines richly figured drawer fronts with a dark body and bold iron fittings. Separating the chest into sections made a sizeable storage piece easier to transport, a practical characteristic of traditional Japanese cabinetry.
Two small drawers occupy the top row above four wider, graduated drawers. Their warm grain is set against iron corner fittings, edging, escutcheons and gently curved pulls. Large round lock plates mark the central axis, while side carrying handles reinforce the portable design.
The drawer sides and interiors use an especially lightweight wood, thought likely to be kiri. Japanese makers valued that wood for its low weight and its usefulness in storing clothes and textiles; the identification remains qualified rather than certain.
Ample drawer space, contrasting woodwork and graphic metal hardware give this tansu several possible roles: a bedroom chest, storage for household linen or a distinctive cabinet in a living room or entrance hall.
Age: Antique
Origin: Japan
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1890
Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear, scratches, marks and variations to the wood and dark finish. Wear and oxidation to the iron hardware. Please refer to the photographs for details.
Materials & Techniques: Iron, Wood, Forged, Hand-Crafted, Lacquered
Style: Meiji (Of the period)
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