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Japanese Wheeled Tansu, Karuma Dansu - TCXJL146
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Jtansu Price: $9,995.00
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Rare Japanese karuma-dansu wheeled tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. An impressive, imposing piece of cypress and cedar woods and dramatic keyaki (zelkova) woods. This type of chest originated in the early 1700s, featuring wheels for utility. Used both in homes and shops, some, like this example, were simple but handsome, others were more ornate. Rich red lacquer finish, highly appealing slatted paneling. Bottom interior features drawers for great storage options. A fantastic, hard-to-find piece! Very good condition. Dimensions: 67” high, 68.5” wide, 27” deep.
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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 Book Tansu, Hon Dansu - TCXJL148
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Jtansu Price: $595.00
SOLD
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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 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 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 Lacquer Buddhist Butsugu Altar Table, Meiji - TCXM27
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Jtansu Price: $2,995.00
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Remarkable Japanese wood, gilt and lacquer butsugu or Buddhist temple altar table, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Abundant gilt finish covers ornately carved ornamentation. Elegant curved feet and scroll edge top. Very good condition with some wear and lacquer loss commensurate with age and use, demonstrating a well-loved and utilized piece! Dimensions: 23.25” high, 61.5” wide, 16” deep.
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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 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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Japanese Kura Door, Solid Cherry Wood - TC9M2914
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Jtansu Price: $1,995.00
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Stunning Japanese cherry wood kura or warehouse door, Meiji period (1868-1912). Once used to secure storage, crafted of thick, finely grained sakura wood with sturdy cypress frame. A rare and remarkable item. Very good condition. Dimensions: 73” x 48”.
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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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Japanese Kyodai Tansu, Make-up Vanity - TJ9J194
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Jtansu Price: $495.00
Sale Price: $395.00
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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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Japanese Shinto Shrine - JC8N189
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Jtansu Price: $1,295.00
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Traditional Japanese wooden Shinto shrine, Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. Originally used for the private practice of Shintoism in the home. Fine, authentic design, with handcarved elements and painted wood accents. Features stairs leading to display area. Very good condition. Dimensions: 25” high, 18” wide, 16” deep.
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Japanese Style Hardwood Bench, Gmelina Wood - TJ7D1102
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Jtansu Price: $395.00
Sale Price: $356.00
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Fabulous Japanese style hardwood bench. Exotic mix of Gmelina and Kamagong hardwoods. New curved, slatted design! An impressive, eye-catching addition to any interior. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” high, 37” wide, 10” deep.
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