Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1890's Keyaki & Sugi Wood Tansu Chest 6' Box remote controls for the TV

remote controls for the TV and stereo

Height = 34”

jovial face wearing its characteristic wide grin and black cap (大黒頭巾)

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear and natural patina (see photos)

Weight = 3lb 3oz

Antique Japanese Kitchen Tansu Meiji Era c1890's Keyaki & Sugi Wood Tansu Chest 6' Box remote controls for the TVThis is a beauty with a natural wood finish. This late Meiji era c1890 Mizuya or kitchen tansu has all the original 4 drawers and three cabinets behind three styles of sliding doors. The whole chest is divided into two sections making it very versatile. The highly figured wood grain of the drawer fronts is done in Keyaki Japanese Elm (Zelkova). The case and interior is all Sugi Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria). As well as being an amazing statement piece