Red Painted Japanese Isho Dansu - Taishō Period Material - Teak a decorative side table or

a decorative side table or an elegant plant stand

is a superb example of Central Tibetan painted furniture created for household Buddhist practice

the piece balances robust functionality with strong decorative presence

it has been bleached by the sun over the years and is sturdy and slim

meaning "plum vase"

Red Painted Japanese Isho Dansu - Taishō Period Material - Teak a decorative side table orThis Japanese Isho Dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture. Light, but well made, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. Isho Dansu were made as clothing chest of drawers for storage of expensive clothing and garments. This tansu is made in the traditional Isho Dansu style in 2 parts with 4 drawers. Although this could be older, we believe this Japanese tansu to date from the Taish