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Japanese Meiji Monumental Tansu

Circa 1860

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Description

A rare monumental tansu known as a mizuya-dansu from the Meiji period.

  • Four sliding doors accented with black lacquer.
  • Three contemporary custom inserts create a number of storage spaces and compartments, with the center suitable for TV display.
  • Lower full-length drawers with hand-forged iron kakute handles.

Provenance

Charles Jacobsen, Los Angeles.

Condition Report

Revive
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Like New

Minor overall scuffs and nicks to base, commensurate with age and use.

Separations in drawers inherent to construction.

Some scratching and losses to applied black lacquer.

Cabinet comes apart in multiple pieces to allow for flexibility in setting location.

Dimensions

Height: 76 inches / 193.04 cm
Width: 109 inches / 276.86 cm
Depth: 34.5 inches / 87.63 cm

Materials

Cast Iron, Lacquered Wood, Elm

Decorative Style

Asian Decorative Arts

Country of Origin

Japan

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