Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases enhancing the sculptural quality of

enhancing the sculptural quality of the carvings and lending the piece a bold

These antique Chinese side tables are made from red elm (jumu) and would have been used as stools or side tables

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and supplied in an old frame and a hanging loop at the top

These simple charcoal lampshades add a touch of class to any room

Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases enhancing the sculptural quality ofThis excellent Japanese Kuruma Dansu (wheeled chest) originates from Yonezawa, a castle town in Yamagata Prefecture renowned for producing some of Japan's finest tansu cabinetry during the Edo period. Kuruma dansu were wheeled chests used for storing household and shop valuables. They are some of the older Japanese chests with this one dating to the Edo period (1603 1868). This kuruma dansu was made for a wealthy customer, illustrated by its