{"product_id":"black-lacquer-isho-kasane-dansu","title":"Black Lacquer Isho Kasane Dansu From Shonai - Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking antique Japanese Kasane Dansu chest is called a \u003cem\u003enuri-dansu \u003c\/em\u003emeaning lacquered chest. It is finished in black lacquer and from the Shonai plains in Yamagata. Black lacquer dansu generally come from the cities of Tsuruoka \u0026amp; Sakata and t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehis chest dates to the late 19th century in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912). One of our favourite details of this chest is the individual imagery on each lock plate depicting cranes and other iconography. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are five large drawers and two smaller ones in the bottom right corner. Kasane dansu is the term used for stacking chests - these chests separate into two parts. Isho tansu chests are specifically used for storing clothes. It was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest \u0026amp; winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550818787637,"sku":"M922","price":1987.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M922_8dd75dd4-36f0-40ff-8a06-d646d3005acb.jpg?v=1789231921","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/black-lacquer-isho-kasane-dansu","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}