Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases enhancing the sculptural quality of

enhancing the sculptural quality of the carvings and lending the piece a bold

Features: Octagonal top

Framed Water colour Painting of a Maharajah - 19thC - shows imorted European Glass Handi Lamps hanging from the ceiling

This 19th-century iron-bound teak chest from Gujarat was most likely custom-made for a wealthy household to store dowry

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Japanese Kuruma Dansu From Yonezawa - Edo Period Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases enhancing the sculptural quality ofThis excellent Japanese Kuruma Dansu (wheeled chest) originates from Yonezawa, a castle town in Yamagata Prefecture renowned for producing some of Japan's finest tansu cabinetry during the Edo period. Kuruma dansu were wheeled chests used for storing household and shop valuables. They are some of the older Japanese chests with this one dating to the Edo period (1603 1868). This kuruma dansu was made for a wealthy customer, illustrated by its