Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Material Cardboard This fabulous antique Indian coffee

This fabulous antique Indian coffee table is an Indian daybed known as a takhat

A Japanese woodblock print by Hokusai from his Manga Volume 13 book depicting waterfalls

Dimensions: W187 x D25 x H48 cm

In those days the Indian measures were seers & pattis

5  x 20  (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Matsumoto - Late Meiji (Circa 1890) Material Cardboard This fabulous antique Indian coffeeThis Japanese tansu chest dates to the late Meji era Era (Circa 1890) and from Matsumoto. 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 & winter clothing chest. The carrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use. This tansu is made in the traditional way