Mini Mizuya Tansu(水屋箪笥) with Glass Sliding Doors – Hand-Painted Plum Blossom Motif, Signed (Tea Cabinet) – (No Reserve Price) ◎ This item will be shipped from Japan.　Please take the shipping cost into consideration before placing your bid. During the Showa period (1926–1989) in Japan, mizuya tansu(水屋箪笥)—kitchen storage cabinets with sliding doors used for storing tableware—were commonly found in many households. This piece is a miniature wooden tea cabinet (mizuya tansu) featuring beautifully hand-painted plum blossoms on the sliding doors. The glass sliding doors are characteristic of furniture from Japan’s Showa era. Mini tea cabinets like this combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with a sense of modern interior design, making them attractive decorative pieces as well. Despite its compact size, the cabinet has a solid weight and a sturdy, carefully crafted construction. [Size] H: approx. 43 cm W: approx. 32 cm D: approx. 19 cm Weight: approx. 2,800 g [Important Information Before Bidding] This item will be shipped from Japan. The item price and shipping cost do not include import duties, VAT, or Catawiki fees. Customers outside Japan are kindly requested to check the import duties of their country before bidding, or refer to the following Catawiki Help Center pages: Understanding import taxes https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-import-taxes Understanding customs fees and import charges https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-customs-fees-and-import-charges [Condition] Due to age, the item has minor scratches and signs of wear. Please place your bid only if you understand and accept these conditions. The item weighs approximately 2,800 g. Please take the shipping cost into consideration before bidding. The reading glasses shown in the photos are only for size reference and are not included in the sale. [Shipping] The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan. For safe delivery, it will be sent with a tracking number. This item will be shipped from Japan. For example, the shipping cost to France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom is €66. Please check the shipping cost to your country and bid only if you agree.