Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Obi which allowed for smoother surfaces

which allowed for smoother surfaces and more pictorial

Cuff to cuff = 49" (125cm)

This is a perfect example of fine Chinese cloisonné

This bowl measures 6" in diameter by 3 1/4" tall (15 x 8

1900) Japanese Imari ceramic plate with a transfer print design of a sailing vessel riding the waves below pine bows

Antique Japanese Taisho c1920’s Persimmon Wood Haribako Tansu 11.5” Obi which allowed for smoother surfacesThis is an antique Taisho era (c. 1920's) sewing box with an arrangement of four exterior drawers. The lidded top section is divided into two areas. This type of tansu chest was used to store valuables as well as equipment for the person of the house to do repairs on Kimono and bedding. This haribako has keyaki wood exteriors and kiri (paulownia) wood drawer interiors. Great skill was used in the workmanship in this chest. It is made with all wooden