Name: Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu - Meiji Era
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M1000
Price: 1750.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Iron Hardware Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Small Drawer Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Open Drawers Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Angled View Of Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Detached View Of Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Small Door Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Handle Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Top Down View Of Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

Corner Detail From Japanese Meiji Era Nihonmatsu Kasane Isho Tansu Stacking Chest With Iron Hardware

SKU: M1000 Late 19th Century, from Japan

Dimensions:: W112 x D45 x H103 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This Taisho-era Japanese kasane isho tansu represents the traditional craftsmanship of northern Japan. A kasane dansu refers to a stacking chest, designed in two parts for ease of transport and storage, while an isho tansu was used specifically for storing clothing. Families often kept separate chests for summer and winter garments, and the iron carrying handles allowed them to be moved to outbuildings when not in seasonal use. The lock plate is shaped in an eyo-kurigata motif.

Crafted in the traditional way, this tansu would have been the collaborative work of three specialists: a carpenter, a lacquer worker, and an ironworker. Constructed from chestnut wood with a plywood back, it features four large drawers and two smaller drawers hidden behind a side door. The chest is finished with elaborate black iron hardware, contrasting beautifully with the rich natural lacquer of the wood. A practical yet elegant example of Japanese design, it retains its historic character while offering modern functionality for storage.

Origin: Possibly Nihonmatsu, Japan
Date: Taisho period (1912€“1925)
Materials: Mixed woods with lacquer finish and iron fittings
Features: Two-part stacking chest, four large drawers, two smaller drawers behind a side door, decorative black iron hardware
Condition: Wear consistent with age; iron fittings and lacquer with aged character
Dimensions: W112 x D45 x H103 cm

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