Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1860’s) Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 25"W Metalwork This large 49" by 57"

This large 49" by 57" piece has various shades of indigo blue and red dyes which was applied using a paste resist printing process known as tsutsugaki to create these designs

beautifully balanced compositions

It is hand painted in with motif

We have included the additional pictures for you to see the range of coins that we often have available

the drooping eyelids

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1860’s) Kodansu Personal Tansu 6 Drawer 25"W Metalwork This large 49" by 57"This is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and case. Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. There are two lock plates but the locks have over time become inoperable and no key is necessary and no risk of getting locked out. Height = 21. 25" (54cm) Width = 24. 75 (63cm)