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Japanese Karaki Rosewood Sho-dana Shelf Tansu Osaka browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1920: Item # 761063
Petrie-Rogers Gallery P.O. Box 65647 Tucson, AZ 85728 (520) 293-8355 Guest Book SOLD |
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| A fine example of Osaka cabinetry, this large Japanese sho-dana (shelf tansu) crafted of karaki wood (rosewood) features drawer fronts and doors decorated in silver wire inlay. The double doors at the bottom left open to reveal a single horizontal shelf separating two equal sized shelf compartments. The sliding doors at the top open to a single storage commpartment. The two large drawers at the bottom provide additional storage space. Dates from the early 20th century. 50"H x 41 ¼”W x 14 ½”D. Very good overall condition and with the original finish. Some of the joinery and panels had come loose over the years, so the tansu was finely restored by a traditional Japanese craftsman. The sliding door panels had shrunk somewhat and the previous owner had taped them in place. They are now reinforced with small strips of wood. Old tape stains remain on the back of the sliding panels, doors, and drawers which should be removable (see enlargements 9-11). The lighting causes them to be more obvious than they actually are. | |||||||||||||||
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