Antique Late Edo Meiji Japanese Cedar Wood Ko dansu Small Chest Tansu WO614 Noh Mask oxidized iron

oxidized iron

Miniature Gilded Zushi (Portable Altar): A highly ornate shrine with folding doors

* The Shakujo shows a natural aged patina and minor surface oxidation on the metal

1860-1890)

With its substantial weight of approximately 2

Antique Late Edo Meiji Japanese Cedar Wood Ko dansu Small Chest Tansu WO614 Noh Mask oxidized ironThis is an antique Japanese wooden ko dansu (small chest of drawers), dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period. It is crafted from cedar wood (sugi). The chest is slightly larger in size and features a top opening hinged lid along with four drawers of varying sizes on the front panel. The exterior is finished with a reddish brown lacquer that allows the natural straight wood grain to show through. It has a fan shaped cutout on the side and is