Keyaki Isho Dansu From Sendai - Late Meiji Era Style - Rouleau Vase This elegant bronze paan box

This elegant bronze paan box from the Deccan dates to the 18th century and is a fine example of the sophisticated metalworking traditions for which the region became renowned

We would suggest using this freestanding on the floor rather than on a wall due to its heavy weight

The lacquer work over the top give the box extraordinary strength and durability

136 x 19 x 49 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 57 (wxdxh cms)

Keyaki Isho Dansu From Sendai - Late Meiji Era Style - Rouleau Vase This elegant bronze paan boxThis Japanese tansu chest is from Sendai province and dates to the late Meiji era (1868 1912), circa 1900. Tansu and isho dansu made in Sendai province were some of the best ever made. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly. The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought