Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1910’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 24"W Bamboo This signed carving (mid 20th

This signed carving (mid 20th century) was created by the indigenous Ainu people now mainly on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido

No breaks or missing elements

The foot and mouth are unglazed

Shows expected kiln specks

The edges of this plate are irregular and difficult to produce

Antique Japanese Meiji Era (c1910’s) Kiri Kodansu Personal Tansu 5 Drawer 24"W Bamboo This signed carving (mid 20thThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era (1868 1912) kodansu (personal chest). Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made of solid Kiri wood (paulownia) front and Sugi wood case (Japanese cedar). Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items. Height = 30" Width = 24 Depth = 13. 5" This chest was well used and well loved and has a warm aged patina. It remains in fine antique condition and should serve