Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters Pony trains were a common

Pony trains were a common sight on mountain trails as they wended their way along the old silk routes

Crafted in China using traditional manufacturing techniques

and patina that give it exceptional depth and character

The softened surfaces and mellow patina of this example suggest long

5 x 44 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters Pony trains were a commonThis antique Japanese mizuya dansu kitchen chest dates from the late Edo period (1603 1868). This dramatic cabinet would have been used to store food and cooking utensils in a Japanese kitchen. The frame is is contructed from hinoki (cypress) & sugi (cryptomeria) woods. The drawers and panels are made from luxurious keyaki (red elm) wood with exquisite wood grain. The handles are forged iron mokku melon handles. Japanese mizuya dansu first began use