Antique Japanese Meiji Era Matsumoto Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood Ikebana/Bonsai Paul Jacoulet made only 166

Paul Jacoulet made only 166 different prints in his lifetime living in Japan

as the clamshells are often intricately decorated with beautiful designs

The beautiful wood grain in this Paulowina makes for an eye catching little piece to brighten up your space

Title 投け蹴鞠り

It's an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu (peddler's chest) from the mid/late Edo Era (c

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Matsumoto Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood Ikebana/Bonsai Paul Jacoulet made only 166This is an Antique Japanese Kimono chest or Ishodansu. This chest was made in the mid Meiji era (1868 1912) of keyaki (zelkova Japanese elm) front and sugi (cryptomeria) interiors. Ishodansu were used to store precious kimono, obi and accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. It has all its over 100 year old rich patina. All drawers move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron