Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Material - Papier Mache This dramatic Bronze Cart with

This dramatic Bronze Cart with two Horses is made in the Qin Dynasty Style

The interior with five long drawers with pull handles

Date: 19th century

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Good quality lacquer pots are becoming increasingly difficult to find

Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Material - Papier Mache This dramatic Bronze Cart withThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province and one of the highest quality pieces we've seen. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly. The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period (1860 1910) when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought about. Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high quality