Antique Japanese Taisho Era Isho Dansu Kiri Wood Three Section Clothing Tansu 58.5" Suzuribako ) / 978-0880290074 (Dorset Press

) / 978-0880290074 (Dorset Press ed

The hand carved back feature the Lucky Bat motif

When the Type 32 replaced it in 1899

and lacquer decoration

It is made of cast iron with a copper handle and has a raised plum blossom motif around the kettle

Antique Japanese Taisho Era Isho Dansu Kiri Wood Three Section Clothing Tansu 58.5" Suzuribako ) / 978-0880290074 (Dorset PressThree section kiri wood isho dansu with sliding door upper section, double door cabinet mid section, and two full width drawers below, iron Warabite and Hirute hardware throughout Japan, Taisho Period, c. 1920s A three section kasane isho dansu () in 100% kiri (paulownia) construction the traditional wood of choice for clothing storage, prized for its light weight, resistance to moisture and insects, and naturally protective qualities for silk and