"Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest 64"H Kimono but of legendary smiths or

but of legendary smiths or eras

where the messages are believed to be received by the kami (deities) or Buddhist figures enshrined there

Inlay largely intact with light wear

Both bear impressed potter's seals on the base

"Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest 64"H Kimono but of legendary smiths orTaisho Era Kiri Wood Kasane Isho Dansu Kimono Chest Calligraphy Sliding Doors 64"H Japan Taisho Period, c. 1920s A tall and well proportioned two section kasane isho dansu () constructed entirely in kiri (paulownia), the traditional wood of choice for Japanese kimono storage. The upper section is fitted with a pair of sliding hikido () doors faced with panels of antique Japanese calligraphy manuscript paper a distinctive decorative choice that gives