Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H Byoubu The moon flask form

The moon flask form

resulting in a rich tapestry of colors that

1840) Imari ceramic bowl all hand painted in gold

and looking like it was used  sparingly

and protection

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H Byoubu The moon flask formThis is a very rare 350 year old antique Japanese tansu from the 17th century. This is a type of Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is shown as "Enpo 3 ()" or the 3rd year of the Emperor Reigen () who ruled from 1673 to 1681. This tansu chest has six drawers within a pair of swing open door. Made of solid sugi (cryptomeria, Japanese cedar) wood. It has all of its original hand rubbed