3 Drawer Negoro Tansu Chest From Japan - Meiji Period Chest of Drawers or bathrooms

or bathrooms

2 hidden panels are visible for receiving of deliveries

Framed Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada (also known by Toyokuni III) signed with a Toshidama cartouche

27 x 17 x 38 cm

The four eyelets at the top allow for suspension via a cord or chain

3 Drawer Negoro Tansu Chest From Japan - Meiji Period Chest of Drawers or bathroomsThis charming original three drawer tansu is finished with negoro lacquer and dates to the Meiji era (1868 1912). Negoro lacquer is uncommon and during the 50's & 60's there was a well known dealer in Japan who refinished chests with negoro lacquer for the Western market. This finish of red lacquering Japanese furniture is known as Negoro and originates in the 12th century AD although this lacquerwork would likely have been carried out during the 50's