Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This cup ismade of ultra

This cup ismade of ultra thin ceramic and glazed in textured matte green with fleck stippling throughout

The Kannon Biraki Tansu was often given as part of a bride's dowry in order to be able to store the precious wedding kimono and accessories

It has been well used yet well loved

Having been well used yet well loved for nearly a century

This is a vintage Japanese bowl with hand painted decorations

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This cup ismade of ultraThis is an Antique Japanese Katana dansu or Sword Chest. This chest was made in the Meiji era (1868 1912) of all kiri (paulownia) wood construction. Katanadansu were used to store precious samurai swords and related accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 100+ year old deep rich patina. All drawers and doors move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron