Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese bowl with hand painted decorations

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

This bowl remains in very fine condition with no chips

In Japan a hibachi is considered an enclosure for fire

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Katana Sword Tansu Chest Kiri Wood 44"W Chawan This is a vintage JapaneseThis 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