
Antique Japanese small cabinet, kotansu, wood furniture.
Made of japanese paulownia.
Composed of 3 drawers, sliding door on the top, 1 door on the right.
the painting on the sliding doors represent children playing.
• Period: 1940s
• Dimensions: H.57.5cm - 22.6inch / L.51cm - 20inch / D.27cm - 10.6inch
• Weight: 6kg - 13.2lbs
• Conditions: Very good condition, a gap on the back side, some wear marks from time and usage visible (see photos)
• Materials: paulownia tree.
"Tansu" is a japanese word to describe a storage chest or box that is fitted with drawers. This Japanese furniture originated in the latter half of the 17th century. Various design, woods and style characterised the originality of this furniture.
In search of unique and particular tansu all over Japan, each of our tansu has its orginality and uniqueness.