This Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 - 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century. Kasane dansu is the term used for stacking chests - these chests separate into two parts. Isho tansu chests are specifically used for storing clothes. It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest & winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use.

This tansu is made in the traditional way and would likely have been crafted by three specialists, a lacquer worker, a carpenter, and an ironworker. Whilst most tansu are constructed from mixed woods, this piece unusually is constructed entirely from cryptomeria wood (Japanese cedar) called sugi in Japan. 

The drawer pulls are warabite (bracken) style and the black painted iron hardware is original. 

Dimensions:

87.5 x 41 x 106 (wxdxh cms)

From Japan

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