Japanese Tansu Drawers Cabinet, 1890s

Description

Tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century with five drawers, two side carrying handles, safe decor on each drawer, … more Tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century with five drawers, two side carrying handles, safe decor on each drawer, and dark patina.
This wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a dark finish.
The organized façade showcases five drawers, each fitted with iron hardware made of C-scroll handles and a central lock.
Tansu's were portable chests, meant to store objects of daily use such as clothes and kimono.
This particular tansu showcases side handles in the upper section that lift up and through which wooden poles would slide and allow two men to carry the piece.
Dimensions: 115 cm Large x 115 cm Height x 45 cm Depth less