Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Taisho Era c1920's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia Chest 36"W Hardware Use: Flower arrangement or decorative

Use: Flower arrangement or decorative display

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It is all made from the highly prized Hongmu wood which is very dense and heavy and has a beautifully deep rich color

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Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Taisho Era c1920's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia Chest 36"W Hardware Use: Flower arrangement or decorativeThis in an antique Japanese Taisho era c. 1920's three piece clothing chest or Ishodansu. Designed originally for kimono, obi and accessories. In all there are 5 drawers in two sizes, one cabinet with sliding doors and another with three pullout shelves. Made of Kiri wood (paulownia) on the face and exterior case is made with sugi (Japanese cedar) on the interior. A key is included for the operable drawer locks. Cabinet door lock is not operable.