Chest of drawers - A Japanese dark paulownia wood tansu chest with two drawers - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)
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A Japanese tansu chest made of dark-stained paulownia wood from the Meiji period (late 19th century), with iron fittings, measuring 86 cm wide, 50 cm high and 41.5 cm deep, in good condition with minor signs of age and including the original certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
A Japanese tansu chest made of dark-stained paulownia wood, composed of two large drawers fitted with squared side handles and large, finely shaped central iron plates serving both as reinforcement and locking elements.
The iron fittings, elaborate yet functional, include metal corner mounts, side carrying handles, and locks.
Tansu are traditional Japanese storage chests, valued today not only for their functional design but also as refined examples of craftsmanship that preserve the natural patina and quiet elegance of time.
The tansu is in good condition, with minor wear of wood consistent with age and use. The original furniture was composed of two sections; only the upper section is present. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA Japanese tansu chest made of dark-stained paulownia wood, composed of two large drawers fitted with squared side handles and large, finely shaped central iron plates serving both as reinforcement and locking elements.
The iron fittings, elaborate yet functional, include metal corner mounts, side carrying handles, and locks.
Tansu are traditional Japanese storage chests, valued today not only for their functional design but also as refined examples of craftsmanship that preserve the natural patina and quiet elegance of time.
The tansu is in good condition, with minor wear of wood consistent with age and use. The original furniture was composed of two sections; only the upper section is present. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
736
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1400-1900
Wood type
A Japanese dark paulownia wood tansu chest with two drawers
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Iron, Wood
Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50 cm
Width
86 cm
Depth
41.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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