Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
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Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Corner Detail Showing Ironwork From Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Ironwork Detail From Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Bottom Corner Detail From Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Interior Detail From Small Compartment On Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Top Down View Of Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Surface Detail From Top Of Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Surface Detail From Top Of Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Seperation Detail From Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
Angled VIew Of Kasane Isho Dansu Edo Period Japanese Chest With Red Elm Drawers And Iron Hardware | Indigo Antiques
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Kasane Isho Dansu Chest - Edo Era

SKU: M1067 Late 18th Century, from Japan
£2,150 * Margin Scheme: No UK Tax
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Dimensions:
W91 x D41 x H110 cm
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This exceptional Kasane Isho Dansu chest from the Edo period (1603 - 1868) is a refined example of traditional Japanese cabinetry, combining practicality with understated elegance. Crafted using time-honoured methods, it would have been the work of two skilled artisans—a carpenter responsible for the timber construction and an ironworker who forged the beautifully detailed hardware. The warm, richly grained red elm drawer fronts contrast beautifully with the dark iron fittings, creating a striking yet balanced aesthetic that has only deepened with age.

Designed for the storage of valuable garments, kasane dansu were essential pieces in Japanese homes, often used seasonally to separate winter and summer clothing. This example retains its original functionality and charm, featuring multiple drawers alongside a hinged compartment that conceals additional smaller drawers—an ingenious solution for organising treasured textiles. The side carrying handles reflect its practical design, allowing it to be moved and stored when not in use.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Date: Edo Period (1603–1868)
  • Materials: Red Elm (drawer fronts), Sugi (cedar), Cryptomeria, Iron fittings
  • Construction: Traditional joinery by specialist carpenter and ironworker
  • Features: Three large drawers, one smaller drawer, and two concealed drawers behind a hinged compartment; original iron handles and lock plates; side carrying handles
  • Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a beautiful, consistent patina
  • Dimensions: W91 x D41 x H110 cm

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