Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Material - Red Coral Architectural fragments of this type

Architectural fragments of this type were traditionally designed not only as decoration but also as auspicious protective symbols within the home

It would have been one of four corner brackets

and moisture resistant

22 x 22 x 35 (wxdxh cms)

allowing ventilation while showcasing the skill of the artisan

Kanto Style Japanese Kasane Isho Dansu - Meiji Era Material - Red Coral Architectural fragments of this typeThis Japanese tansu is made in the traditional isho kasane dansu style in 2 parts with 4 drawers. It dates to the Meji era, circa 1890 and has traditional Japanese black painted iron corners and handware. Note the Kanto style came from the Kanto region around Tokyo. Kanto style tansu were popular during the Meiji era and imitated the earlier Edo style. Japanese tastes consider this style of tansu as refined and this style is often referred to as iki