Japanese Black Lacquer Isho Kasane Dansu From Tsuruoka - Meiji Period Material - Iron This western Zhou dynasty style

This western Zhou dynasty style bronze vessel has been converted to a beautiful lamp in our UK workshop

The pillars are carved with peacocks and flowing floral patterns

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framed by a contrasting dark border adorned with delicate

Japanese Black Lacquer Isho Kasane Dansu From Tsuruoka - Meiji Period Material - Iron This western Zhou dynasty styleThis striking antique Japanese Dansu chest is finished in black lacquer. It is a isho kasane dansu. Kasane is a 'chest on chest' and isho refers to its primary function as a clothing chest. This style of black lacquer tansu was found in both Tsuruoka & Sakata towns of Yamagata. Sakata ironwork was flat and thick whereas Tsuruoka specialised in repouss (raised metalwork). This chest dates to the late 19th century in the Meiji period (1868 1912) and is