Japanese Choba Dansu - Meiji Period Vases This mirror is made from

This mirror is made from old architectural carvings

87 x 42 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

taking with them skills and new ideas

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and surface marks consistent with use

marked by unpredictable but highly decorative and varying effects

Japanese Choba Dansu - Meiji Period Vases This mirror is made fromThis Japanese choba dansu merchant chest dates from the Meiji Period (1868 1912). It is made in the traditional Osaka style. Its constructed from a mix of Keyaki, (Red Elm Zelkova) on the drawers and door fronts, and Hinoki, (Cypress wood )on the front framework. The "box" is made from Sugi, (Cryptomeria). As with most Japanese furniture, the carpentry is excellent and although it is lightweight, it is extremely well made. It has very functional