Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain Approx 6 cm diam

Approx 6 cm diam

reflecting the skill and artistry of the craftsman who created it

it's now ready to be used again in someone's home

they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool for guests dinner table

- Supplied in a black & gilt wooden frame

Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain Approx 6 cm diamThis Japanese antique mizuya dansu chest dates from the Meiji period (1868 1912) and is constructed from hinoki wood (cypress) with keyaki (red elm zelkova) panels. It is made in the Tokyo style and the recessed brass panel handles depict the flowers with a waxing crescent moon. Mizuya were usually used in the kitchen for food and crockery storage. All the ironwork is original. The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are leech (hirute) shaped