Japanese Shomon Dansu - Kiri Wood - Edo Period Chest of Drawers and delicately shaped capitals—gives the

and delicately shaped capitals—gives the piece a rich sense of history and texture

156 x 16 x 284 (wxdxh cms)

This was used at festivals and on processional floats

it can be repurposed as jewellery storage

Japanese Shomon Dansu - Kiri Wood - Edo Period Chest of Drawers and delicately shaped capitals—gives theThis rare antique Japanese cabinet with drawers is very unusual and known as a Shomon Dansu. Shomon Dansu is a term given to Japanese deed or document chest Dansu with drawers behind doors. This piece dates to the Edo period (1603 1867AD) before Japan opened up to the world. The whole piece is made in kiri wood (pawlonia) and unusually, detailed information about its crafting are shown on the bottom of the cabinet. According to the writing on the