Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Chest - Taisho Era Style - Meiping Vase A fine late 19th century

A fine late 19th century Indian brass bound jewellery box

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The front features a glazed door allowing the contents to be displayed while remaining protected

Features: Textured scales

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Chest - Taisho Era Style - Meiping Vase A fine late 19th centuryThis Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century. 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