Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Material Cardboard giving the piece a depth

giving the piece a depth of character and surface texture that cannot be replicated with new wood

where thick-walled vessels were prized for their durability and excellent heat retention

The restrained design is typical of regional domestic furniture

A Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai from his Manga Volume 13 book depicting waterfalls

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Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Material Cardboard giving the piece a depthThis 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