Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain the clay mould was destroyed

the clay mould was destroyed — meaning no two Urlis were ever identical

These sideboards were often used in a similar way to altar tables

they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool for guests dinner table

A charming vintage Indian brass food storage caddy from Northern India

- Supplied in a black & gilt wooden frame

Japanese Mizuya Dansu - Meiji Period Wucai Porcelain the clay mould was destroyedThis Japanese antique mizuya dansu chest dates from the Meiji period (1868 1912) and is constructed from hinoki wood (cypress) with keyaki (red elm zelkova) panels. It is made in the Tokyo style and the recessed brass panel handles depict the flowers with a waxing crescent moon. Mizuya were usually used in the kitchen for food and crockery storage. All the ironwork is original. The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are leech (hirute) shaped