Antique Japanese Edo Era c1850's Clothing Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 34.5" Sake It has been in storage

It has been in storage for over half a century and with exception to some missing parts on the rim (see last two pictures)

Inset side handles aided in moving this chest even when hot coals burned inside

It is in very good condition

This is made from porcelain and mounted to a dark hardwood base

Antique Japanese Edo Era c1850's Clothing Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 34.5" Sake It has been in storageThis is an antique Japanese kimono chest or Ishodansu finished in a rich chocolate brown. This chest was made in the late Edo era (c. 1850's) of all kiri wood (paulownia). Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This tansu has two main drawers with another three inside the safe. Behind one of those three drawers is a secret compartment for the most valuable of possessions. This tansu is made with pegged tenon open mortise