{"product_id":"kasane-isho-dansu-from-senda-m1006","title":"Isho Kasane Dansu from Sendai, Japan - 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isho kasane dansu is characteristic of Sendai clothing tansu made in the 1880's (late Meji period 1868-1912). Sendai was renowned for its refined tansu-making tradition. This style of tansu is defined by its prominent\u003cem\u003e karakusa\u003c\/em\u003e (literally translating to 'Chinese plants') arabesque motif depicting chrysanthemum flowers. This style of Sendai tansu was produced between 1887 and 1915. This particular piece being relatively early period of production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tansu has \u003cem\u003evermillion kijiro urushi \u003c\/em\u003elacquered keyaki (red elm) drawer fronts which give the tansu a reddish tone. The casing is cryptomeria wood. They mokko handles are sand cast and all hardware is black painted iron. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a stacking, two-section form, this chest reflects the practical elegance of Japanese domestic life - where separate chests were used for summer and winter clothing, with one stored away when not in season. The rich grain of the wood is beautifully contrasted by masterfully crafted ironwork, a hallmark of Sendai craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ornate fittings are decorated with chrysanthemum motifs, a symbol of longevity and imperial association in Japanese art. This style of elaborate metalwork emerged in the mid-Meiji period following the 1876 ban on wearing swords, when Sendai's famed swordsmiths turned their skills to producing exceptional tansu hardware. The fittings' flowing, organic shapes - eschewing rigid lines - speak to the artistry and heritage of this celebrated regional style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece has four large drawers and two smaller drawers behind a hinged door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, Sendai province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1896 - 1900 (Meiji period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyaki (zelkova) wood drawer fronts and cryptomeria wood frame. hand-forged iron fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stacking two-section design, chrysanthemum motif ironwork, traditional clothing chest form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restored in our workshops - Excellent antique condition with age-related patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W108 x D45 x H100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor a similar example, see Tansu by T \u0026amp; K Heineken, Figure 145 which is in the Heineken Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor other examples and further reading see Traditional Japanese Chests: A Definitive Guide by Kazuko Koizumi, Fig 27.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551116714293,"sku":"M1006","price":2265.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M1006Lifestyle-OpenDay.jpg?v=1789233128","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/kasane-isho-dansu-from-senda-m1006","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}