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Japanese Book Tansu, Hon Dansu - TCXJL148
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Jtansu Price: $595.00
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Charming Japanese hon-dansu book tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally designed to store books. Lovely, richly grained cedar and lightweight kiri woods with sliding panels and drawer at base. A fine cabinet with plenty of possibilities. Very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5” x 19.5” x 12”.
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Japanese Ko Dansu, Small Clothing Tansu - TYXLJ91
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Jtansu Price: $1,695.00
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Eye-catching Japanese small clothing chest tansu, ko-dansu, contemporary. Dramatic metalwork throughout. Multiple drawers and metal-studded cabinet at center. A striking yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Comes with customized wood stand and a pair of keys. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28.5” high w/stand, 21.5” wide, 14.5” deep (stand 3.5”).
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Japanese Okidoko Tea Tansu, Meiji - TJXJN261
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Jtansu Price: $795.00
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Wonderful Japanese okidoko tansu chest for the tea ceremony tokonoma alcove, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Richly grained wood with roomy chestnut cabinet and rustic natural design. Wonderful for storage of tea accessories. Could also work as a petite getabako shoe storage chest and bench, or a unique platform for ikebana or hina doll display. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16.5” high, 36” wide, 15” deep.
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Japanese Style Step Ladder - TJXJN49
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Jtansu Price: $395.00
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Charming Japanese style step ladder, contemporary. A fantastic display piece with traditional practical use. Sturdy and attractive folding stairs for easy storage. A fine Mingei-style piece! Dimensions: 24” x 16” x 22”.
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Japanese Merchant or Clothing Tansu, Petite Chest - TJXMY251
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
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Lovely Japanese merchant or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Golden cypress and rare, knotted cedar woods complemented by striking, heavyweight metalwork. Roomy cabinet with several drawers at base. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” high, 37" wide, 16.5" deep. Shown here with optional standard wooden stand, 6.5" high.
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Japanese Merchant or Clothing Isho Tansu - TJXMY252
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Jtansu Price: $1,795.00
Sale Price: $1,495.00
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Striking Japanese merchant or clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Golden cypress and rare, knotted cedar woods complemented by striking, heavyweight metalwork. Roomy and varied drawers for storage. Traditional warabite style drawer pulls. A wonderful example of elegance and simplicity in traditional tansu craftsmanship! Very good condition. Dimensions: 41.5” high, 37" wide, 16.5" deep.
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Japanese Keyaki Wood Writing Box Tansu - JJ9112513
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Jtansu Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00
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Exceptional Japanese writing box tansu or suzuri-bako, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. A remarkable example of finely grained keyaki wood. Typically the top section would have held the ink stone and the drawers, brushes and accessories. Dynamic metalwork fixtures. Very good condition. Dimensions: 8.5” x 11.5” x 8”.
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Japanese Kyodai Make-up Box or Vanity Tansu - TCXMY152
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
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Exceptional Japanese lacquer make-up box or vanity, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. From Kyoto, indicating a remarkable level of quality. Fine graining under rich mahagony lacquer. Charming silver drawer pulls. Multiple drawers of varied sizes provide wonderful storage areas for jewelry, make-up or keepsakes. Very good condition. Dimensions: 12.5” x 15.5” x 11”.
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Japanese Clothing Isho Tansu - TJXM252
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Jtansu Price: $695.00
Sale Price: $595.00
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Appealing Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Lovely, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and fragrant cedar woods. Simple chest offers charm and storage with drawers and paneled cabinet. A sweet piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Optional customized black wood stand upon request. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5” high, 35” wide, 16.5” deep.
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Japanese Lacquer Ko-Dansu, Small Clothing Tansu - TCXJ2857
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Jtansu Price: $5,995.00
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Rare and remarkable Japanese lacquer ko-dansu, small clothing chest tansu with locking bar and keys, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Extraordinary, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned of kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Roomy drawers offer generous storage and small cabinet below provides additional options. An exceptional, eye-catching piece and a stunning addition to any room. Dimensions: 25” high, 25” wide, 14” deep.
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Japanese Getabako Shoe Tansu - TJ912161
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $895.00
SOLD
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Rustic Japanese shoe chest tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally kept at the entryway of a house to store shoes removed while at home. Fashioned of richly grained golden cedar wood. Panels above and below slide open reveal ample storage space. Very good condition, some staining on top surface. Dimensions: 34” high, 26” wide, 11.5”.
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Japanese Money Box Tansu, Mingei - TC9112411
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Jtansu Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $1,095.00
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Fine Japanese wood money or strong box tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Features sturdy construction for a box that once stored valuables. Heaveweight lock and metal studs. Wonderfully well constructed of sturdy keyaki wood. A wonderful example of Japanese Mingeifor the collector! A remarkable and uncommon item. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16” x 27” x 17”.
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Japanese Lacquer Kazaridana Dansu Display Tansu - TC910205
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Jtansu Price: $3,495.00
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Breathtaking Japanese handpainted lacquer kazaridana dansu display tansu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Exquisitely handpainted in rich gold and multicolor lacquer. Motif includes Noh mask, fan and inro, rooster and hen, birds and flowers, butterfly and irises. Exquisitely rendered, lavishly conceived. Wonderful form with varied storage options and footed base. A remarkable display cabinet, and a stunning addition to any environment. Very good condition with minor lacquer loss commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: 27” high, 22” wide, 10.5”.
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Japanese Lacquer Ko Dansu, Keyaki Clothing Tansu - TC9102010
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Jtansu Price: $5,995.00
Sale Price: $5,395.50
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Rare Japanese lacquer ko dansu, small clothing chest tansu with locking bar and keys, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Extraordinary, highly detailed and wonderfully rendered metalwork throughout. Chest fashioned of richly grained keyaki and cedar woods. Deep, roomy drawers offer generous storage and small cabinet below provides additional options. An exceptional, eye-catching piece and a remarkable addition to any room. Dimensions: 23.75” x 25.5” wide, 12.5” deep.
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Japanese Lacquer Clothing Chest, Ko-Dansu - TC9102014
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Jtansu Price: $2,495.00
Sale Price: $2,245.50
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Dramatic Japanese small clothing chest tansu, ko-dansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Stunning metalwork throughout. Multiple drawers and metal-studded bar and cabinet below. Chest fashioned of richly grained cedar wood. A striking yet functional piece and a remarkable addition to any room. Comes with working key. Very good condition. Dimensions: 25” high, 24” wide, 13.5” deep.
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Japanese Katana Dansu, Sword Tansu - TC9102015
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Jtansu Price: $2,995.00
Sale Price: $2,695.50
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Wonderful Japanese sword tansu, katana dansu fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia), Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. A rare find, this tansu features two ample full-length sword drawers, and a pair of smaller ones at base for accessories. Fine metalwork includes gracefully curving drawer pulls and rectangular lockplates. A remarkable period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 13” high, 48.5” wide, 13.5” deep.
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Japanese Sword Tansu, Katana Chest, Edo - TJ991019
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Jtansu Price: $3,295.00
Sale Price: $2,895.00
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Fabulous, rare Japanese sword tansu, katana dansu fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and sturdy cedar wood, Edo period, c. 1800-1850. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. A rare, large find, this tansu features four ample full-length sword drawers and three small ones at base for accessories. Simple metalwork includes gracefully curving drawer pulls and rectangular lockplates. A remarkable period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 26.5” high, 45.5” wide, 16” deep.
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Japanese Kotatsu Side Table - TJ9MY111
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Jtansu Price: $595.00
Sale Price: $495.00
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Splendid Japanese kotatsu, or turn-of-the-century style heater, early 20th century. At one time, this cypress kotatsu would have been offered to a guest as a portable heater. Traditionally, a blanket would be draped over the top to maintain warmth. We have added a pane of brown smoked glass on top to create a lovely stand or low side table. This one has particular appeal in that it has a shelf perfectly suited to book or magazine storage. A great Mingei piece for the collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 18.5” high, 19.5” square.
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Korean Bandaji, Blanket Storage Chest - TP9M827
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Jtansu Price: $1,795.00
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Great Korean bandaji or blanket storage chest, 19th century, Chosun period. From the area of North Korea. Rich, dark finish, dramatic original iron hardware. Very good condition. Dimensions: 22.5” high, 29” wide, 17” deep.
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Japanese Ship Tansu or Funa Dansu - TP9M813
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Jtansu Price: $2,995.00
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Fine Japanese funa-dansu ship tansu, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Traditionally used by merchants to safeguard important valuables while traveling at sea. Many of these chests were so well made, they were rumored to be water-tight in case the ship encountered trouble. This kiri (paulownia) piece is a lovely example showing the substantial metalwork often associated with this type of tansu. Comes with working key. Very good condition. Dimensions:
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Japanese Money Box for Temple Donations - TP9M816
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Jtansu Price: $2,995.00
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Rare and remarkable Japanese keyaki (zelkova) wood money box for temple use, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Striking size and sturdy construction in a box that once held donations. Wonderfully well constructed with bold metalwork and dramatic calligraphy throughout. A splendid, difficult to find item. Great for the collector of Mingei folk craft. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18.5" high, 30" wide, 22" deep.
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