A striking Yamagata small cabinet of drawers 小箪笥 (ko’dansu) in a single section. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed in Japan. The front has a lustrous blackish-brown lacquer finish, while the top and sides are finished in translucent reddish-brown lacquer that reveals the natural wood grain. The darker front has mellowed towards brown with age. The cabinet is arranged with three full-width drawers and a medium-sized drawer beside a heavily iron-clad hinged door. Behind the door are two smaller drawers. The drawers have circular iron lock plates decorated with concentric rings and raised chrysanthemum-shaped knobs. Sturdy gunbai-shaped iron bail handles, corner fittings and the richly ornamented cupboard door complete the front. Cabinets of this type are associated with Tsuruoka 鶴岡 and the wider Shônai 庄内 region of Yamagata Prefecture 山形県. Period: Japan – Early Meiji period (second half of the 19th century). Dimensions: Height 66 cm, Width 64.8 cm, Depth 37 cm. In very good restored condition, with traces of age and use, including superficial scratches on the top. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition. When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.