Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Finish - Brown Lacquer Large Teakwood Door & Frame

Large Teakwood Door & Frame from Kutch - dating from the second half of the 19th century

a symbol that may reference cosmic alignment or planetary influence

smooth interior

A similar example can be found in the National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum

This would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg

Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Finish - Brown Lacquer Large Teakwood Door & FrameThis beautiful Shwa era (1926 1989) Japanese tansu chest is made from luxurious kaki wood (persimmon). It dates to the 1930's and is made in the style of an isho kimono dansu clothing chest. It's almost certain that this chest was made for a high end shop for storing and selling kimonos. This chest is unusual as persimmon wood was used almost exclusively for smaller kodansu table cabinets. Persimmon wood tends to warp and requires a skilled craftsman