Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Showa Era c1930's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia 38"W Chashaku faint but clearly symbolic —

faint but clearly symbolic — a traditional sign of Buddhist purity or enlightenment

All hand painted in the classic cobalt blue and floral motif

plump cheeks

Beyond his Buddhist identity as a guardian deity

and the warm copper faces add a traditional contrasting element typical of late Edo craftsmanship

Antique Japanese Clothing Tansu Showa Era c1930's Ishodansu Kiri Paulownia 38"W Chashaku faint but clearly symbolic —This in an antique Japanese early Showa era c. 1930's two piece kimono clothing chest or Ishodansu. All original finish. Designed originally for kimono, obi and accessories. In all there are 4 drawers giving an ample amount of storage Please contact us for details on shipping this tansu in two parts. Calculated shipping will be for one piece. Multiply by two for final price. Showa era, c1930's Kiri case and interior (Paulownia) 38" x 44. 5" x 17. 5"