Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Material - Papier Mache This is an early 19thC

This is an early 19thC piece with original lacquer work

The cotton was sent to England and Scotland

These tansu would have been commission pieces and made for exceedingly wealthy individuals

The interior with five long drawers with pull handles

They make a statement in any room

Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Material - Papier Mache This is an early 19thCThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province and one of the highest quality pieces we've seen. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly. The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period (1860 1910) when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought about. Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high quality