Katana’bô’dansu 刀棒箪笥 (sword cabinet with a locking bar) - Wood, Iron - Japan - Taishō period (1912-1926)






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An original Japanese Taishō-period katana’bô’dansu sword cabinet, made from dark-brown varnished sugi cedar with three full-width drawers, iron hardware and a vertical locking bar, measuring 43.2 × 118 × 41.7 cm.
Description from the seller
An outstanding wooden katana’bô’dansu 刀棒箪笥 (sword cabinet with a locking bar) crafted in a single section. Fully restored, cleaned, and waxed.
Constructed from indigenous sugi 杉 (Japanese cedar) wood, varnished in a dark brown hue.
The cabinet features three full-width drawers secured by a vertical lock bar fitted with iron hardware. The drawers are equipped with sturdy iron warabite-shaped bail handles. The sides with n-shaped pole carrying handles.
Period: Japan - Taishô period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm; Width 118 cm; Depth 41.7 cm
Drawer interior width: 111 cm
The katana’dansu is in a very good restored condition with minimal traces of wear consistent with age and a great patina. No keys are included. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
An outstanding wooden katana’bô’dansu 刀棒箪笥 (sword cabinet with a locking bar) crafted in a single section. Fully restored, cleaned, and waxed.
Constructed from indigenous sugi 杉 (Japanese cedar) wood, varnished in a dark brown hue.
The cabinet features three full-width drawers secured by a vertical lock bar fitted with iron hardware. The drawers are equipped with sturdy iron warabite-shaped bail handles. The sides with n-shaped pole carrying handles.
Period: Japan - Taishô period (1912-1926)
Dimensions: Height 43.2 cm; Width 118 cm; Depth 41.7 cm
Drawer interior width: 111 cm
The katana’dansu is in a very good restored condition with minimal traces of wear consistent with age and a great patina. No keys are included. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
