Kasane Isho Dansu Chest - Edo Era Scarves and surface marks consistent with

and surface marks consistent with age

with coloured sticks of lac applied by friction to deposit a thin layer of glowing colour

With each carving completely unique

This Gansu sideboard dates to the early 19th century and has its original painting

There are six small internal drawers and one large

Kasane Isho Dansu Chest - Edo Era Scarves and surface marks consistent withThis exceptional Kasane Isho Dansu chest from the Edo period (1603 1868) is a refined example of traditional Japanese cabinetry, combining practicality with understated elegance. Crafted using time honoured methods, it would have been the work of two skilled artisansa carpenter responsible for the timber construction and an ironworker who forged the beautifully detailed hardware. The warm, richly grained red elm drawer fronts contrast beautifully with