Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Period - 18th Century where customers and passers-by would

where customers and passers-by would gather to eat

19th century

Features: Hand-carved floral and geometric detailing

84 x 31 x 128 (wxdxh cms)

vinegar & oils

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Period - 18th Century where customers and passers-by wouldThis Japanese tansu chest dates to the late Meji era Era (Circa 1890) and from Matsumoto. Kasane dansu is the term used for stacking chests these chests separate into two parts. Isho tansu chests are specifically used for storing clothes. It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest & winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use. This tansu is made in the traditional way