Japanese Kimono Dansu Chest - Late 19thC (Meiji Period) Sale Traces of the original black

Traces of the original black lacquer & painting still remain

The amulets are silver (not necessarily sterling silver) and are made by the repousse technique ( hammering the design from the reverse)

all characteristic of Dhokra metalwork

There's also a handy shelf underneath for additional storage

An Original Black Lacquer Cabinet - From Shanxi Province - 19thC

Japanese Kimono Dansu Chest - Late 19thC (Meiji Period) Sale Traces of the original blackThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is one of the more unusual pieces we have in our collection as they're rarely found with more than five drawers. This was likely used for the selling of kimono's in a shop. The locks are unusual for Japanese Dansu as they were usually made from Iron. Comes with a working key. Many Japanese antiques we find are poorly restored We painstakingly restore each piece using traditional Japanese techniques to ensure