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Japanese Writing Box Tansu, Suzuribako - TC2J128
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
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Exceptional Japanese writing box tansu or suzuribako, Meiji period, c. 1868. A remarkable example of finely grained chestnut wood. Typically the top section would have held the ink stone and the drawers, brushes and accessories. Dynamic metalwork fixtures. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” high, 9” wide, 13” deep.
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Japanese Document Tansu or Ko Dansu - TC2J1211
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Jtansu Price: $1,895.00
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Unique Japanese document chest tansu or ko dansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Sublime chest fashioned of warm, sturdy cypress wood. Attactive metalwork features hirute-style drawer pulls. Multiple drawers and a pair of cabinets for great storage options. A functional piece exhibiting traditional Japanese style and grace. Very good condition. Dimensions: 29” high, 32.25” wide, 12.75” deep.
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Korean Personal Storage Chest or Bandaji - Persimmon Accents - TJ1N111
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Jtansu Price: $1,795.00
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Dramatic Korean bandaji personal storage chest, 19th century, late Chosun period. Rich, unusual persimmon panels with fine wood grain and eye-catching original iron hardware. Very good condition. Dimensions: 36” high, 40” wide, 17.5” deep.
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Japanese Ko Dansu, Petite Tansu - TC1O2810
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Jtansu Price: $1,295.00
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Fine Japanese ko dansu, small tansu, could be used as kitchen, shoe, book or shrine tansu, early-mid 20th century. Fabulous varied design. Richly grained cedar wood. Eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space. A lovely work of tansu craftsmanship and a fine example of traditional charm that could be used to store a variety of items, including kitchen utensils, shoes, books or shrine. Very good condition. Dimensions: 30” high, 30.75” wide, 13.75” deep.
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Japanese Fuzukue Writing Desk - TC1AG185
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
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Wonderful Japanese wood desk or low writing table or fuzukue, Meiji period (c. 1868-1912). Warm, richly age-patinated keyaki wood. Multiple drawers with striking metalwork. Traditionally used by the scholar or calligrapher for work and storage of writing, art or sutras. A rare item with great Mingei feel! Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5” high, 35.5” wide, 18.75” deep.
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Japanese Okidoko Tea Tansu, Keyaki - TJ1JL291
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Jtansu Price: $595.00
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Lovely Japanese okidoko tansu chest for the tea ceremony tokonoma alcove, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Richly grained keyaki (zelkova) wood with enchanting metalwork in the shape of fans. 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: 13” high, 34.5” wide, 12” deep.
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Japanese Kiri Sword Box or Katana Tansu - JP1JU33
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Jtansu Price: $1,295.00
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Rare Japanese sword box or tansu, katana dansu, fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. Fine metalwork, a remarkable period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 7” high, 41” wide, 7.75” deep.
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Japanese Haribako Sewing Box Tansu - JP1JU35
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Jtansu Price: $395.00
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Lovely Japanese haribako sewing box tansu of richly grained chestnut and kiri wood, Taisho era (1912-1926). Compartment at top of arm traditionally used to hold pin cushion. Subtle metalwork features handles, hinges and knobs in varied form A delightful piece for display or practical use as storage container for keepsakes. It’s rare these days to find this type of sewing box with the long arm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19” high w/arm, 10” high w/out, 8” wide, 9.5” deep.
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Japanese Archer’s Case - JP1J2613
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Jtansu Price: $3,295.00
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Extremely rare Japanese lacquer samurai arrow case, late Edo period, c. 1800-1860. Deep red finish with multiple, gold kiri mon. Iron fittings. A unique storage box for the ancient archer. Very good condition with age-old distress on interior. Obviously a much loved and well utilized piece Dimensions: 37” high, 13” square at top.
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Japanese Peddler’s Chest, Gyosho Bako - JP1J2622
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Jtansu Price: $3,995.00
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Rare, old Japanese peddler’s tansu or gyosho bako (peddler’s box), Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally strapped and carried on the back of traveling merchant. Crafted of Japanese cedar (cryptomeria) wood. Dramatic, heavyweight iron hardward. An exceptional find! Very good condition. Dimensions: 35” high, 11” wide, 16.5” 16.5”.
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Japanese Peddler’s Chest or Trunk - JCXAG2425
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Jtansu Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $795.00
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Rare, old Japanese peddler’s chest or trunk, early 20th century. Traditionally strapped and carried on the back of traveling merchant. Dark olive weave, sturdy cypress wood frame with metal fixtures. Features red mon (crest) and inscription. An exceptional and rare find! Very good condition. Dimensions: 24” x 20.5” x 16”.
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Japanese Buddhist Altar Table, Gilt and Lacquer Butsugu - TPXJL144
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Jtansu Price: $3,995.00
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Dazzling Japanese wood, gilt and lacquer butsugu or Buddhist temple altar table, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Glossly black lacquer and abundant gilt finish covers highly detailed, lavishly carved ornamentation. Elegant curved feet and scroll edge top. Very good condition. Dimensions: 28” high, 56” wide, 17” deep.
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Japanese Style Step Ladder - TJXJN49
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Jtansu Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $349.00
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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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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 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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Japanese Kyodai Tansu, Make-up Vanity - TJ9J194
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Jtansu Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $446.00
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Charming Japanese make-up vanity or kyodai tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally used as make-up case with mirror. Lovely workmanship in size and form. Dramatic graining in burl wood. Features multiple drawers for use in storing any number of objects from jewelry to makeup. Very good condition. Dimensions: 26” x 15” x 9”.
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