柜橱 - Keyaki wood（日本榉木），高度：22.5 cm - 日本 - 小木箱

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This charming miniature 小箪笥 Tansu chest exemplifies the refined woodworking tradition of 高山けやき工芸 Takayama Keyaki Kogei, renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship in 欅 keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood. The piece showcases the natural beauty of keyaki's distinctive grain patterns and warm golden tones, carefully shaped into a traditional small chest format perfect for storing precious items or displaying as a decorative object.

The compact chest features multiple drawers with traditional Japanese joinery techniques, demonstrating the maker's mastery of woodworking skills passed down through generations. The smooth, polished surface highlights the inherent beauty of the keyaki wood, while the proportions reflect classical Japanese aesthetic principles of harmony and balance.

Each piece is hand-carved by skilled artisans in Hida-Takayama from zelkova wood, prized for its striking grain — a quality no mass-produced item can replicate. The natural beauty of the wood deepens with use, developing a rich luster and patina that makes every piece truly one of a kind. Rooted in the tradition of Hida no Takumi — master craftsmen whose lineage stretches back to the Heian period — owning one means holding a living piece of Japanese craft heritage in your hands.

Size
Height: 22.5 cm
Width: 25.5 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Weight: 2408 g

Condition
The chest shows minor wear consistent with age and use, but remains in good overall condition with the wood's natural luster preserved.

Artist Profile
Takayama Keyaki Kogei represents a tradition of fine woodworking in the Takayama region, famous for its skilled craftsmen who specialize in working with keyaki wood. This maker is known for creating functional yet beautiful wooden objects that embody traditional Japanese woodworking techniques.

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