Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu - Meiji Era Style - Ginger Jar Suspended pendants run along each

Suspended pendants run along each horizontal band

The layered carving and pierced openings give the piece wonderful depth and texture

A Carved Teak Window Shutter From Hyderabad - 19thC

this Chinese Farmhouse Kitchen Table combines traditional style and functionality

most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - (202 BC to 220 AD

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu - Meiji Era Style - Ginger Jar Suspended pendants run along eachThis Taisho era Japanese kasane isho tansu represents the traditional craftsmanship of northern Japan. A kasane dansu refers to a stacking chest, designed in two parts for ease of transport and storage, while an isho tansu was used specifically for storing clothing. Families often kept separate chests for summer and winter garments, and the iron carrying handles allowed them to be moved to outbuildings when not in seasonal use. The lock plate is