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Japanese Trunk Tansu, Naga Mouchi, Edo Period - TP9J241
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Our Price: $1,895.00
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Exceptional Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer cedar wood trunk, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Deep red lacquer finish. Great lockplate and ironwork. Spacious storage area inside and drawers below. Perfect at the foot of a bed or as an eye-catching display piece. Mild distress due to age and use, but overall in very good condition. Clearly a much loved and utilized piece! Dimensions: 24” high, 33” wide, 16” deep.
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Japanese Trunk Tansu, Naga Mouchi, Meiji - TP9J242
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Our Price: $3,995.00
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Superb Japanese Naga Mouchi lacquer cedar wood trunk, early Meiji period, c. 1870. Deep red lacquer finish. Great lockplate and ironwork. Spacious storage area inside. Some distress due to age and use, but overall in very good condition. Dimensions: 32” high, 52” wide,24” deep.
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Japanese Merchant Tansu, Petite Choba Dansu - TC9J437A
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Our Price: $795.00
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Beautiful Japanese choba-dansu or merchant chest tansu, Meiji period c. 1868-1912. Traditional design, featuring a variety of drawers and cabinets. Bold metalwork throughout makes this a distinctive, eye-catching piece. Merchant chests were traditionally used by shop merchants to store valuable goods or documents, account books and paper goods. To impress the customers, they were always well designed and constructed of fine, sturdy materials. Fashioned of warm, golden cypress and cedar woods. A great example of merchant tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 23.5” high, 34.5” wide, 15” deep.
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Japanese Katana Sword Tansu - TC9J429
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Our Price: $2,995.00
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Spectacular, rare Japanese sword tansu, katana dansu fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. A rare, exceptionally large find, this tansu features four ample full-length sword drawers and three smaller ones for accessories. Beautiful metalwork includes gracefully curving hirute-style handles and rectangular lockplates. A remarkable period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 27.25” high, 47.5” wide, 14.5” deep.
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Japanese Sword Tansu in Ship Tansu Form - TC9J430
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Our Price: $2,495.00
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Rare Japanese sword tansu, katana dansu, in ship tansu (funa dansu) form, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. Fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) and cedar woods. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. This substantial tansu features four deep, full-length sword drawers. Striking metalwork, rich patina. An excellent period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 16.75” high, 13” wide, 42” 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 Kitchen Haicho Food Cabinet Tansu - TC9MY812
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Our Price: $495.00
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Charming Japanese haicho food cabinet, early 20th century. Traditionally used to store kitchen foodstuffs, utensils and supplies. Japanese tamo wood. Abundant storage space in paper-lined cupboard housed by hinged door. A subtle work of traditional Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 34” high, 19.5” wide, 17” deep.
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Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Haicho Food Cabinet - TC9MY813
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Our Price: $395.00
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Sweet Japanese haicho food cabinet, early 20th century. Traditionally used to store kitchen foodstuffs, utensils and supplies. Japanese tamo wood. Abundant storage space in paper-lined cupboard housed by sliding panels. A subtle work of traditional Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: 16.5” high, 24” wide, 11.5” deep.
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Japanese Kitchen Food Cabinet Tansu, Haicho - TC9MY822
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Our Price: $395.00
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Captivating Japanese haicho food cabinet, early 20th century. Traditionally used to store kitchen foodstuffs, utensils and supplies. Japanese cedar wood. Abundant storage space in paper-lined cupboard housed by hinged door. A subtle work of traditional Japanese tansu craftsmanship. Very good condition. Dimensions: Very good condition. Dimensions: 27.5” high, 15” square.
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Japanese Katana Dansu, Samurai Sword Tansu - TC9A4611
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Our Price: $1,895.00
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Japanese sword tansu, katana dansu fashioned of warm, lightweight kiri (paulownia) wood, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store samurai swords after the Meiji government banned the carrying of weapons in public. This substantial tansu features two ample full-length sword drawers and a smaller one for accessories. Traditional metalwork includes gracefully curving hirute-style handles and rectangular lockplates. An excellent period piece, in very good condition. Dimensions: 12” high, 45.5” wide, 12.5” deep.
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Korean Blanket Storage Chest or Bandaji - TP9M293
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Our Price: $2,795.00
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Dramatic Korean bandaji or blanket storage chest, 19th century, Chosun period. Rich, red finish with fine wood grain and eye-catching original iron hardware. Very good condition. Dimensions: 34” high, 41” wide, 20.5” deep.
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Japanese Hibachi, Kyoto Style - TP9M296
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Our Price: $1,695.00
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Rare Japanese Kyoto-style keyaki (zelcova) wood hibachi from the Kansai region, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Original copper liner, traditionally used to provide heat for visitors to the Japanese home. With a customized piece of glass would make a striking coffee or side table. Also lovely as jardinière or base for dramatic ikebana flower arrangement. Customized, removable, wheeled base. A hard-to-find and exceptional item for the Mingei collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 17” high, 23” wide, 33” deep.
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Japanese Kura Door, Solid Cherry Wood - TC9M2914
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Our 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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Japanese Kura Door, Sakura Cherry Wood - TC9M2915
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Our 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. Charming latticework backed by traditional chicken wire. A rare and remarkable item. See companion piece, item TC9M2914. Buy one or both! Very good condition. Dimensions: 73” x 48”.
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Japanese Getabako Tansu, Shoe Storage Bench or Okidoko, Tea Storage Cabinet - TG9M2918
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Our Price: $1,295.00
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Rustic Japanese getabako shoe storage tansu and bench, or okidoko, tea storage cabinet, contemporary. Richly grained elm wood with roomy paneled cabinet. Wonderful for a place of rest while removing shoes and plenty of storage space. Very good condition. Dimensions: 19” high, 49.5” wide, 16.5” deep.
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Japanese Butsudan, Buddhist Shrine, Altar Tansu - TP9M189
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Our Price: $1,195.00
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Fine Japanese table-top butsudan or altar tansu, Showa period, early 20th century. A wonderfully subtle piece. Handcarved accents and trio of scrolls. Delicate fixtures, appealing understated crafting. Very good condition. 40" high, 24.5" wide, 23" deep.
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Korean Bandaji, Blanket Storage Chest - TP9M827
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Our 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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Our 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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Our 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:
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Japanese Sewing Box Tansu, Art Deco Persimmon Wood - JC9F1223
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Our Price: $395.00
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Striking Japanese persimmon wood sewing box tansu with Art-Deco flair, Taisho era (1912-1926). Gorgeous persimmon with swirling grain throughout. Lovely, subtle metalwork. Traditionally, top lid flips open to reveal threads, needles and other sewing accessories. Very good condition. Dimensions: 10” high, 12.5” wide, 8” deep.
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Japanese Burl Wood Sewing Box Tansu - JC9F1224
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Our Price: $395.00
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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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Japanese Sewing Box Tansu, Burl Wood - JC9F1222
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Our Price: $395.00
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Fine 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: 10” high, 12” wide, 7.5” deep.
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Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Glass Mizuya Dansu - TJ9F93
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $895.00
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Fine Japanese mizuya kitchen tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Fashioned entirely of richly grained keyaki (zelkova) wood. Glass panels slide open to reveal ample storage space. Pair of drawers below provide further options. Very good condition. Dimensions: 36" high, 38" wide, 21" deep.
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Japanese Glass Display Tansu - TJ9F97
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $995.00
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Lovely Japanese glass display tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Warm, golden cypress wood construction with large glass display area. Elegant, eye-catching construction offers abundant storage space. A subtle work of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 38” high, 48.5” wide, 18.25” deep.
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Japanese Kitchen Tansu, Glass Mizuya Dansu - TJ9F98
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Our Price: $1,295.00
Sale Price: $995.00
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Rustic Japanese kitchen chest tansu, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally used to store kitchen utensils and supplies. Warm, golden cypress wood construction with large glass display area. Simple, attractive construction offers additional storage drawers below. A lovely example of kitchen tansu craftsmanship and fine example of traditional charm. Very good condition. Dimensions: 34” high, 48.5” wide, 18.25” deep.
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Japanese Kyodai Tansu, Make-up Vanity - TJ9J194
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Our 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 Negoro Lacquer Kyodai Vanity Tansu - TJ8N2922
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Our Price: $450.00
Sale Price: $405.00
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Rare Japanese Negoro make-up vanity or kyodai tansu, early 20th century. Traditionally used as make-up case with mirror. Lovely workmanship in size and form. From the Kamakura area, well known for intricate wood-carving techniques. Features multiple drawers for use in storing any number of objects from jewelry to makeup. Very good condition. Dimensions: 33” x 18” x 8.5”.
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Japanese Shinto Shrine - JC8N189
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Our Price: $995.00
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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 Hibachi, Rare Kyoto Style - TG8M0513
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Our Price: $3,295.00
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Dramatic Japanese keyaki (zelcova) wood hibachi, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Original copper liner, traditionally used to provide heat for visitors to the Japanese home. With a customized piece of glass makes a striking coffee or side table. Also lovely as jardinière or base for dramatic ikebana flower arrangement. Comes with original copper utensils. A rare and exceptional item for the mingei collector! Very good condition. Dimensions: 13.5" height x 32" width x 22" depth.
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Japanese Style Coffee Table, Gmelina Wood - TJ8J1801
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Our Price: $995.00
Sale Price: $896.00
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Fabulous Japanese exotic Gmelina hardwood contemporary coffee table. Charming slatted design. Fashioned in the graceful simplicity of the traditional Japanese style, this unique piece is a beautiful addition to any room of the home or office. Very good condition. Dimensions: 18” high, 48” wide, 26.5” deep.
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