Antique Japanese Kusuri Medicine/Apothecary Tansu Cabinet

Description

Japanese antique kusuri tansu, a chest with many drawers for storing medicinal herbs for an apothecary. Made of kiri (paulownia) … more Japanese antique kusuri tansu, a chest with many drawers for storing medicinal herbs for an apothecary. Made of kiri (paulownia) wood with sugi (cryptomeria) wood frame. Each of the 39 small drawers is labeled with a paper label. Each of the small drawers is divided into 3 sections. The lower portion of the chest has three medium-sized drawers. Hardware is made of iron and includes ring pulls. The edges of the cabinet are reinforced with fine-angle iron.
A beautiful and rare piece that will enhance any home. less