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キャビネット - 日本産ケヤキ 天然木、高さ: 13.5 cm、小型キャビネット - Japan - Keyaki-Kogei Miniature
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€ 105
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キャビネット - 日本産ケヤキ 天然木、高さ: 13.5 cm、小型キャビネット - Japan - Keyaki-Kogei Miniature

This charming miniature tansu (小箪笥) is a fine example of traditional Japanese small-cabinet craftsmanship produced by 高山けやき工芸 Takayama Keyaki-Kogei, a workshop celebrated for its use of keyaki — Japanese zelkova — one of the most prized hardwoods in Japanese furniture-making tradition. The cabinet features multiple small drawers arranged in a compact, elegant form characteristic of Showa-era decorative tansu intended for the storage of accessories, writing implements, and small personal effects. The natural grain of the keyaki wood lends the piece a warm, lustrous character, with the distinctive figuring of zelkova adding visual depth and tactile richness to every surface. The construction reflects the careful joinery and fine finishing associated with Takayama Keyaki-Kogei, whose wares are emblematic of the Showa period's celebration of regional Japanese woodcraft. The cabinet retains its original sticker labels, indicating it was likely never put into regular use, and emerges from a family storehouse with exceptional freshness for its age. A minor surface scratch is present on the right side of the front face, otherwise the piece presents beautifully. This compact tansu is a versatile and highly decorative object, equally suited as a functioning jewellery or stationery cabinet or as a display piece evoking the warmth of mid-century Japanese domestic life. Size Height: 13.5 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: 15 cm Weight: 952 g Condition The cabinet is in good condition, believed to be essentially unused with original stickers still attached. A very minor scratch is noted on the upper right area of the front panel; no cracks, chips, or structural issues are present. Artist Profile Takayama Keyaki-Kogei (高山けやき工芸) is a craft workshop based in the Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, an area long renowned for its skilled woodworking traditions. The workshop specialises in the use of keyaki (Japanese zelkova), a hardwood prized across centuries of Japanese furniture-making for its strength, beautiful grain, and warm colour. Their small tansu and decorative wooden wares represent the Showa-era tradition of regional craft production, blending functional design with natural material beauty. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.

No. 105339133

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キャビネット - 日本産ケヤキ 天然木、高さ: 13.5 cm、小型キャビネット - Japan - Keyaki-Kogei Miniature

キャビネット - 日本産ケヤキ 天然木、高さ: 13.5 cm、小型キャビネット - Japan - Keyaki-Kogei Miniature

This charming miniature tansu (小箪笥) is a fine example of traditional Japanese small-cabinet craftsmanship produced by 高山けやき工芸 Takayama Keyaki-Kogei, a workshop celebrated for its use of keyaki — Japanese zelkova — one of the most prized hardwoods in Japanese furniture-making tradition. The cabinet features multiple small drawers arranged in a compact, elegant form characteristic of Showa-era decorative tansu intended for the storage of accessories, writing implements, and small personal effects.

The natural grain of the keyaki wood lends the piece a warm, lustrous character, with the distinctive figuring of zelkova adding visual depth and tactile richness to every surface. The construction reflects the careful joinery and fine finishing associated with Takayama Keyaki-Kogei, whose wares are emblematic of the Showa period's celebration of regional Japanese woodcraft. The cabinet retains its original sticker labels, indicating it was likely never put into regular use, and emerges from a family storehouse with exceptional freshness for its age. A minor surface scratch is present on the right side of the front face, otherwise the piece presents beautifully.

This compact tansu is a versatile and highly decorative object, equally suited as a functioning jewellery or stationery cabinet or as a display piece evoking the warmth of mid-century Japanese domestic life.

Size
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 15 cm

Weight: 952 g

Condition
The cabinet is in good condition, believed to be essentially unused with original stickers still attached. A very minor scratch is noted on the upper right area of the front panel; no cracks, chips, or structural issues are present.

Artist Profile
Takayama Keyaki-Kogei (高山けやき工芸) is a craft workshop based in the Takayama region of Gifu Prefecture, an area long renowned for its skilled woodworking traditions. The workshop specialises in the use of keyaki (Japanese zelkova), a hardwood prized across centuries of Japanese furniture-making for its strength, beautiful grain, and warm colour. Their small tansu and decorative wooden wares represent the Showa-era tradition of regional craft production, blending functional design with natural material beauty.

NOTICE:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.

Final bid
€ 105
Sandra Wong
Expert
Estimate € 150 - € 200

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