Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu From Yonezawa - Taisho Era Toys Black Lacquered Scholars Desk from

Black Lacquered Scholars Desk from Shanxi Province - dating from the 19th century

surface with attractive natural character

This example features a calming palette of soft turquoise and pale tones on one side

These antique Chinese shelves are made from luxurious walnut wood which has developed a wonderful rich patina over the years

Framed in a simple metallic gold frame

Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu From Yonezawa - Taisho Era Toys Black Lacquered Scholars Desk fromThis exquisite Japanese Isho Yaro Dansu originates from Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture and was originally made in 1912. This tansu has a drawer with the original year of construction and a further date of restoration. Traditionally isho yaro dansu were used by merchants to store clothing and personal effects. Yonezawa isho yaro dansu were considerably less common than kasane dansu (stacking chests). Constructed from sugi (cryptomeria) wood with