Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Dining Tables traces of old paint and

traces of old paint and deep patina from age and handling

The configuration is both practical and versatile

The beautiful elm grain and patina add to its character

book end or a doorstop

Snake necklaces and bangles were originally made from old silver belts worn by the Banjara gypsies of Andra Pradesh

Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Dining Tables traces of old paint andThis Japanese tansu is made in the traditional isho kasane dansu style in 2 parts with 4 drawers. It dates to the Meji era, circa 1890 and has traditional Japanese black painted iron corners and handware. Note the Kanto style came from the Kanto region around Tokyo. Kanto style tansu were popular during the Meiji era and imitated the earlier Edo style. Japanese tastes consider this style of tansu as refined and this style is often referred to as iki