Japanese Kasane Dansu From Tokyo - Shōwa Period Material - Marble highlighting the depth of carving

highlighting the depth of carving and the natural character of the timber

112 x 46 x 182 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W150 x H220 cm

138 x 55 x 82 (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Kasane Dansu From Tokyo - Shōwa Period Material - Marble highlighting the depth of carvingThis tansu is made in the traditional kasane dansu style in 2 parts with 4 drawers. It also has a small set of drawers in the bottom right corner. It is made from cryptomeria wood with iconic Japanese iron lock plates. It dates to the early Shwa period (1926 1989). Kasane dansu were made as clothing chest of drawers for storage of expensive clothing and garments. Homes usually had one clothing chest for winter clothing and a separate one for summer