Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Finish - Green Lacquer It would make a fun

It would make a fun piece of wall art

Rajasthan it can be used as a freestanding niche for candles on a table

" Guanyin is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion and equivalent to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva

172 x 46 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

This iconic Japanese style stone snow lantern is hand carved

Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Finish - Green Lacquer It would make a funThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province and one of the highest quality pieces we've seen. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly. The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period (1860 1910) when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought about. Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high quality