{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kasane-isho-dansu-indigo-antiques-m1012","title":"Kasane Isho Dansu from Yonezawa, Japan - Late Meiji","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eIsho Kasane Dansu\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from \u003cstrong\u003eYonezawa in Yamagata prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e and was originally made in the late Meiji period (before 1912).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from \u003cem\u003esugi \u003c\/em\u003e(cryptomeria wood) with \u003cem\u003ekuri \u003c\/em\u003e(chestnut wood) drawer fronts and a wiped lacquered finish, this chest exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and regional design cues of northern Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-forged ironwork depicts intricate motifs - Round lock plates depict cherry blossoms, sand cast \u003cem\u003emokko \u003c\/em\u003e(melon vine) drawer pulls against backplates cut and engraved as pine boughs and tea seedpod motifs in the drawer corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually practical for Asian furniture with a hinged lockbox on the right -originally intended for safeguarding valuables - which adds both visual interest and practical security. Carefully restored, this dansu retains its authentic character while offering versatile storage and display potential in contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji era - circa 1905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSugi \u003c\/em\u003e(cryptomeria) frame and drawers \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003ekuri \u003c\/em\u003e(chestnut) drawer fronts. Hand-forged iron hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional \u003cem\u003eKasane Isho dansu\u003c\/em\u003e form (stacking clothing chest) with large drawers, side lockbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-appropriate wear and restored finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W108 x D45 x H95 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferences: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis tansu is similar to near identical to plate 133 of \u003cem\u003eTansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry\u003c\/em\u003e by Heineken. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551212167477,"sku":"M1012","price":2265.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M1012LifestyleSept25.jpg?v=1789233194","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/antique-japanese-kasane-isho-dansu-indigo-antiques-m1012","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}