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Visible motifs include a \u003cstrong\u003ego board (weiqi)\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolising intellect and strategic cultivation; \u003cstrong\u003evases (ping)\u003c\/strong\u003e, homophonous with peace; \u003cstrong\u003epomegranates\u003c\/strong\u003e expressing the wish for many sons; flowing \u003cstrong\u003eribbons\u003c\/strong\u003e denoting continuity; a \u003cstrong\u003escholar’s rock\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with contemplation; an unfurled \u003cstrong\u003ehand scroll\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforcing literary refinement; archaistic bronze-style vessels; and a stylised \u003cstrong\u003elingzhi fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e emblem of longevity. Butterflies and floral sprays to the lower panel further suggest joy and harmonious union. Together, these elements form a visual language celebrating scholarship, prosperity, and cultivated virtue central to Qing dynasty domestic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior reveals a practical and thoughtfully arranged storage configuration with a recessed central compartment, two shelves, and a pair of fitted drawers to the upper section. Traces of original floral-decorated paper lining remain intact on the interior panels, offering rare and evocative evidence of its original decorative scheme. 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It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest \u0026amp; winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tansu is made in the traditional way and would have been crafted by two specialists, a carpenter, and an ironworker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor a similar example, see Tansu by T \u0026amp; K Heineken, Figure 62 which is in the Tokyo furniture museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAnother similar example can be found in \u003cem\u003eJapanese Cabinetry: The Art \u0026amp; Craft of Tansu\u003c\/em\u003e by Jackson \u0026amp; Owen, pages 178 \u0026amp; 179.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA near identical example can be found in \u003cem\u003eJapanese Antique Furntiure: A Guide to Evaluating \u0026amp; Restoring\u003c\/em\u003e by Rosy Clarke, Fig 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7253651554332,"sku":"M961","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Jan25M961Square_8c529fa4-cf35-401e-955c-87f9cc5bea7f.jpg?v=1738592501"},{"product_id":"m130","title":"Isho Dansu Kimono Chest - Early Meiji Period  19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsho Dansu Kimono Chest - Early Meiji Period  19thC\u003cbr\u003e\nMade from Cryptomeria - the iron fittings are handmade by a local blacksmith\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n77  x 45 x 87.5 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n \u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003cbr\u003e\nMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7253651882012,"sku":"M130","price":1285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/sideboards-isho-dansu-kimono-chest-early-meiji-period-19thc-1.jpg?v=1604199126"},{"product_id":"m135","title":"Isho Dansu Clothing Chest  from Yonezawa - late 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsho Dansu Clothing Chest  from Yonezawa - late 19thC\u003cbr\u003e\nThe chest is made from laquered Cryptomeria\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fittings are iron and the circular lockplates are edged with brass\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n85 x 42.5 x 100 cm (w x d x h)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n \u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003cbr\u003e\nMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7253653749788,"sku":"M135","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/sideboards-isho-dansu-clothing-chest-from-yonezawa-late-19thc-1.jpg?v=1604199143"},{"product_id":"m138","title":"Isho Dansu clothing chest from Yonezawa - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsho Dansu clothing chest from Yonezawa - 19thC\u003cbr\u003e\nMade From Urushi Lacquered Cryptomeria Wood\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fittings are made from iron \u0026amp; brass bird escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a locking money box built in\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n94 x 44.5 x 115 (w x d x h cms)\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n \u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003cbr\u003e\nMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7253655781404,"sku":"M138","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/sideboards-isho-dansu-clothing-chest-from-yonezawa-19thc-1.jpg?v=1604199153"},{"product_id":"chinese-export-black-table-cabinet","title":"Gilt Black Lacquer Chinese Export Jewellery Cabinet - Early 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty. This intricate and detailed work was m\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eade for export to Britain when Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century. Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese pieces are a fragile piece of history and are usually found damaged. This jewellery cabinet has been checked over in our workshop and small restorations made to stop the aging process. The handles were originally ivory and whilst some original handles remain, some handles were missing and have been replaced with hand turned ivory substitute handles. The tops of these cabinets have visible wear from use. This can be seen in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage.\u003cbr\u003e From China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47 x 28  x 53.5  (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8107372740719,"sku":"M368","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/decorative-china-gilt-black-lacquer-jewellery-cabinet-early-19thc-1_c13d0618-5b37-4d48-8ff4-598f3599813e.jpg?v=1612123294"},{"product_id":"m159","title":"Tibetan Copper and White Metal Horn - ca 100 yrs old","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tibetan Copper and White Metal Horn - ca 100 yrs old\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\n35 cms long\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n \u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003cbr\u003e\nMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8114139005039,"sku":"M159","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/decorative-china-tibetan-copper-and-white-metal-horn-ca-100-yrs-old-1.jpg?v=1604200225"},{"product_id":"m160","title":"Tibetan Copper and Brass Chalice","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tibetan Copper and Brass Chalice - ca 100 yrs old\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\n20 cms tall\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n \u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003cbr\u003e\nMore delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8114139037807,"sku":"M160","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/decorative-china-tibetan-copper-and-brass-chalice-1.jpg?v=1604200227"},{"product_id":"m161","title":"Tibetan Brass and Copper Tazza - Silver Plated Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eTibetan Brass and Copper Tazza - Silver Plated Rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely gift for a collector of Tibetan Art or furniture and would make a wonderful centrepiece on a sideboard or table - 19thC\u003cbr\u003e From Tibet\u003cbr\u003e 30.5 x 30.5 x 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8114139070575,"sku":"M161","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/decorative-china-tibetan-brass-and-copper-tazza-silver-plated-rim-1.jpg?v=1604200247"},{"product_id":"m175","title":"Painted Tibetan Cabinet - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Painted Tibetan Cabinet - 19thC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith original painting - a very good example of rare Tibetan furniture\u003cbr\u003e From Tibet\u003cbr\u003e 92 x 39 x 83 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £80\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8114139103343,"sku":"M175","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/sideboards-painted-tibetan-cabinet-19thc-1_4193d77c-a77f-4686-be79-5cb59effcd02.jpg?v=1604200273"},{"product_id":"m184","title":"Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC\u003cbr\u003e Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. Supplied in original gilt frame which has a small amount of damage in places, but as the provenance states this is of a good age\u003cbr\u003e one of a pair available.\u003cbr\u003e From China\u003cbr\u003e 31.5 x 20.5 cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £20\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available on checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8669831430255,"sku":"M184","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/products\/wall-art-watercolour-painting-of-birds-on-pith-paper-19thc-1.jpg?v=1604200324"},{"product_id":"m185","title":"Watercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatercolour Painting of Birds on Pith Paper - 19thC\u003cbr\u003e Pith paper is made from the spongy cellular tissue in the stem of a small tree called Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south-west China. 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