Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Sideboard green interior

green interior

three internal shelves

These bowls were made using the lost wax casting technique also known as cire perdue

This low kang cabinet still has its original brasswork fittings & handles

the fine cashmere fibres offer an incredibly soft feel against the skin and a graceful drape

Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Sideboard green interiorThis beautiful Shwa era (1926 1989) Japanese tansu chest is made from luxurious kaki wood (persimmon). It dates to the 1930's and is made in the style of an isho kimono dansu clothing chest. It's almost certain that this chest was made for a high end shop for storing and selling kimonos. This chest is unusual as persimmon wood was used almost exclusively for smaller kodansu table cabinets. Persimmon wood tends to warp and requires a skilled craftsman