Red Painted Japanese Isho Dansu - Taishō Period Material - Teak but through the Qing dynasty

but through the Qing dynasty

5 x 41 (wxdxh cms) Framed in a matt black wood frame

Elephants and Peacocks were very popular subjects in India

is a superb example of Central Tibetan painted furniture created for household Buddhist practice

This chest has tiger paintings on the sides

Red Painted Japanese Isho Dansu - Taishō Period Material - Teak but through the Qing dynastyThis Japanese Isho Dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture. Light, but well made, this Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings. Isho Dansu were made as clothing chest of drawers for storage of expensive clothing and garments. This tansu is made in the traditional Isho Dansu style in 2 parts with 4 drawers. Although this could be older, we believe this Japanese tansu to date from the Taish