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Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)
$1,650.00
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Antique Japanese Small Chest — Kirinoki, 1880, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)
Antique Japanese Small Chest — 1880s, Meiji Era (SKU: 25M-G321)
Geometry in Wood: Where Utility Meets Wabi-Sabi
With its bold contrast of black iron and warm wood tones, this compact ko-tansu evokes a sense of balance and purpose. Crafted during the Meiji era, it once held a merchant’s tools or household valuables, each drawer serving a specific function with care and precision.
The chest’s symmetrical arrangement and prominent round lock plates hint at a love of geometry—a quiet design discipline found in traditional Japanese joinery. Today, it fits perfectly as an accent piece in homes that value both form and narrative.
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Origin: Japan
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Era: Meiji (1880s)
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Material: Kiri wood with iron fittings
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Use: General storage, merchant chest, document or jewelry box
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Features: Multiple drawers of varying sizes, black iron lock plates, corner brackets
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Dimensions: --
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Condition: Excellent antique condition, well-maintained surface and mechanics
A symphony of shape and spirit, this chest brings thoughtful order to any space it graces.
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