Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo This is a 7" x

This is a 7" x 10" reproduction print of a Japanese Edo era  ukiyo-e (woodblock print) from the Eight Views of Women (Shujo Hakkei) series c

This plate measures 9 1/2" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall (24 x 4

It has a bright tone with a 10-15 second sustain

This chest still has its original hand rubbed lacquer finish over persimmon tannin stain

This is an vintage Japanese cake mold known as a Kashigata

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo This is a 7" xThis is a Bo dansu for documents and personal items. This piece dates from the late Edo era c 1860's. Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality workmanship and intricate details. Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the