Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Mizuya a hallmark of authentic household

a hallmark of authentic household cabinetry

Enlarged 2nd edition February 23

the bulbous footed form designed to cradle and preserve the prongs of a bamboo matcha whisk between uses

Slatted doors below allow air circulation for stored goods

Own a little piece of old world japan

Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Mizuya a hallmark of authentic householdRare 200 Year Old Antique Japanese 32 Drawer Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Late Edo Period c1820s Japan, Late Edo Period, circa 1840s 29" W x 23. 5" H x 9. 5" D This late Edo period Kusuridansu () is a traditional Japanese apothecary chest, originally used by herbalists and village medicine sellers to store and organize medicinal ingredients. The cabinet is constructed in solid softwood with a dense grid of small drawers, each fitted with original hand