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Japanese Lacquer Ko-Dansu, Small Clothing Tansu - TCXJ2857
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Our 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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Our Price: $995.00 Sale Price: $895.00
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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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Our 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 Keyaki Wood Writing Box Tansu - JJ9112513
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Our 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 Lacquer Kazaridana Dansu Display Tansu - TC910205
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Our 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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Our 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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Our 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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Our 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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Our 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 Ko Dansu, Small Clothing Tansu - TC9868
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Our Price: $1,895.00 Sale Price: $1,705.50
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Bold Japanese small clothing chest tansu, ko-dansu, early 20th century. Dramatic metalwork throughout. Multiple drawers and metal-studded cabinet below. Chest fashioned entirely warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood. A striking yet functional piece and a stunning addition to any room. Very good condition. Dimensions: 25.5” high, 23.5” wide, 15.5” deep.
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Japanese Kotatsu Side Table - TJ9MY111
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Our 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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Japanese Clothing Tansu, Kiri Wood Chest - TJ9MY915
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Our Price: $495.00 Sale Price: $395.00
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Charming Japanese clothing chest tansu, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Fine, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Sliding panels and drawers offer storage. Delicate metalwork throughout includes kiri leaf lockplates and gracefully formed warabite handles echo the natural arc of the warabi, the Japanese mountain fern for which they are named. A delightful piece of traditional tansu craftsmanship, and a fine example of the beauty and functionality found in the Japanese style. Very good condition. Shown in photo insert with optional 6.5” standard wooden stand. Dimensions: 17.75” high, 35.5” wide, 15.25” deep.
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Korean Bandaji, Blanket Storage Chest - TP9M827
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Our Price: $1,795.00 Sale Price: $1,615.50
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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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Our Price: $2,995.00 Sale Price: $2,695.50
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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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Our Price: $2,995.00 Sale Price: $2,695.50
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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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Japanese Burl Wood Sewing Box Tansu - JC9F1224
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Eye-catching Japanese sewing box tansu, early Taisho era (1912-1926). Gorgeous burl wood with dramatic grain throughout. Delicate metalwork including subtle metal drawer pulls. Traditionally, top lid flips open for storage of thread, needles and other sewing accessories. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9” high, 11.5” wide, 7” deep.
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