Name: Kasane Isho Dansu from Yonezawa, Japan - Late Meiji
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M1012
Price: 2450.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Kasane Isho Dansu from Yonezawa, Japan - Late Meiji

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Interior View Of Lock Box From Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Angled View Of Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Up Close Detailed View Of Lock Box From Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Open Drawer View Of Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Detail View Of Handles From Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Corner Detail Of Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Stacking Detail From Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Handle Detail From Side Of Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Corner Detail From Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

Top Down View Of Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Lacquered Wood Finish And Ornate Iron Hardware

SKU: M1012 Circa 1900, from Yonezawa, Japan

£2,450 * Margin Scheme: No UK Tax

Dimensions:: W108 x D45 x H95 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK
: £80 (4-8 working days)

Only 1 available – a unique piece
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This exquisite Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu originates from Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture and was originally made in the late Meiji period (before 1912).

Constructed from sugi (cryptomeria wood) with kuri (chestnut wood) drawer fronts and a wiped lacquered finish, this chest exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and regional design cues of northern Japan.

The hand-forged ironwork depicts intricate motifs - Round lock plates depict cherry blossoms, sand cast mokko (melon vine) drawer pulls against backplates cut and engraved as pine boughs and tea seedpod motifs in the drawer corners.

Unusually practical for Asian furniture with a hinged lockbox on the right -originally intended for safeguarding valuables - which adds both visual interest and practical security. Carefully restored, this dansu retains its authentic character while offering versatile storage and display potential in contemporary interiors.

Origin: Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture, Japan
Date: Late Meiji era - circa 1905
Materials: Sugi (cryptomeria) frame and drawers & kuri (chestnut) drawer fronts. Hand-forged iron hardware
Features: Traditional Kasane Isho dansu form (stacking clothing chest) with large drawers, side lockbox
Condition: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear and restored finish
Dimensions: W108 x D45 x H95 cm
References: This tansu is similar to near identical to plate 133 of Tansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry by Heineken.