Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain they can be used as

they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool for guests dinner table

These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables

stylised animal and bird motifs

A charming vintage Indian brass food storage caddy from Northern India

reflecting the skill and artistry of the craftsman who created it

Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain they can be used asThis Japanese antique mizuya dansu chest dates from the Meiji period (1868 1912) and is constructed from hinoki wood (cypress) with keyaki (red elm zelkova) panels. It is made in the Tokyo style and the recessed brass panel handles depict the flowers with a waxing crescent moon. Mizuya were usually used in the kitchen for food and crockery storage. All the ironwork is original. The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are leech (hirute) shaped