Antique Japanese Tall Ko Tansu (22J-G119)

This is an antique Japanese personal storage chest called Ko Tansu date Middle Meiji period (1880's - 1890's).  It was used to store letters, documents, books and other items for daily use.  Made of 100% Paulownia (Kirinoki) and Cryptomeria (Suginoki ) woods.

The tall narrow size is very practical for placement in any room of the home. It was a tansu maker's commissioned piece requested by the previous owner.

20 1/4"W x 17 1/4"D x 36"H