Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H Music Decorated with a floral motif

Decorated with a floral motif

This is a Chinese wood carving of a Money Bag

Pieces like this were especially favored during the late Taishō to early Shōwa periods (circa 1920–1940)

where she lived and worked for several decades

In Edo-period sword fittings

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H Music Decorated with a floral motifAntique Japanese Sugi Ish dansu Tansu Chest, Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, 27. 75"H Dimensions: 24. 25"W 27. 75"H 14"D This compact Japanese ish dansu () is constructed entirely of sugi (, Japanese cedar), valued for its lightness, workability, and resistance to insects. The chest features three full width drawers with hand forged iron pulls and traditional central locking escutcheons, emphasizing function and durability over ornament. Its proportions