Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H Music flat-cut bamboo strips in a

flat-cut bamboo strips in a bold diagonal plaiting pattern that gives the globular body its dynamic

write their wishes or prayers upon them

Daruma occupies a singular place in Japanese culture

In Edo-period sword fittings

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Sugi Ishō-dansu Tansu Chest Storage Cabinet 28"H Music flat-cut bamboo strips in aAntique Japanese Sugi Ish dansu Tansu Chest, Meiji Period Storage Cabinet, 27. 75"H Dimensions: 24. 25"W 27. 75"H 14"D This compact Japanese ish dansu () is constructed entirely of sugi (, Japanese cedar), valued for its lightness, workability, and resistance to insects. The chest features three full width drawers with hand forged iron pulls and traditional central locking escutcheons, emphasizing function and durability over ornament. Its proportions