Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Material - Red Coral The stand was made at

The stand was made at a later date

each painted with six phoenixes surrounded by leafy flowering peonies

with its imperial kilns producing some of the world's finest ceramics for centuries

and moisture resistant

allowing ventilation while showcasing the skill of the artisan

Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Material - Red Coral The stand was made atThis 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