Two Section Clothing Chest from Yahata, Sado Island Japanese Antique Furniture

Two-section isho dansu (clothing chest) from the town of Yahata on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Yahata clothing chests are known for their ornate, hand-forged iron hardware and larger size. The details of the ironwork show an abundance of fortuitous symbols including: crane, tortoise, lucky gods, pine, plum and bamboo, moneybags, etc. These indicate the chest was originally a wedding chest. There is plenty of room to accommodate a modern American's clothing storage needs, while not losing the stunning look of a Meiji Era tansu. Japanese antique furniture. This chest was re-lacquered recently. Kiri drawer interiors and faces - Paulownia wood Iron Kijiro lacquer Meiji (1868-1912) 47.5" x 46.5" x 17.5" (width, height, depth) SHIPPING NOTICE: *For the most accurate shipping estimate, we encourage you to reach out to us directly at info@shibui.com or call us at 718-875-1119. Shipping calculations may occasionally be overstated, and if you are overcharged, you will be promptly reimbursed the difference. Conserved by Shibui for the Northern American climate.