Antique Japanese Tansu Chest Kotansu Kiri Meiji Furniture

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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Furniture: Pre 1900: Item # 1456133

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Zentner Collection
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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An antique Japanese small tansu chest called Kotansu made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute handles. 5 drawers of varying sizes and a hinged door that hides 2 additional drawers where valuables were kept hidden for security. Constructed using Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It makes a perfect night stand or side table in today's contemporary home.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 22 34" Wide by 23" High by 11 3/4" Deep