Kasane Isho Dansu Chest From Nihonmatsu - Edo Era (1603 - 1869) Material - Chicken Wing Wood and vibrant painted furnishings

and vibrant painted furnishings

They were often used as family & temple altars

Condition: Age-related wear with rich patina

This combination of die-stamped relief and applied ornament is typical of the rectangular patri-style amulets produced for local devotional use

they were so highly prized they were often used as diplomatic gifts

Kasane Isho Dansu Chest From Nihonmatsu - Edo Era (1603 - 1869) Material - Chicken Wing Wood and vibrant painted furnishingsThis striking 19th century Japanese isho kasane dansu (stacking clothing chest) is a superb example of Edo period (1603 1869) craftsmanship, originating from the Nihonmatsu regionrenowned for producing some of the largest and most refined tansu. Constructed in two stackable sections, the chest combines practicality with a bold aesthetic, its deep red lacquered finish beautifully contrasted by black iron strapping and distinctive circular lock plates