Japanese Kimono Dansu Chest - Late 19thC (Meiji Period) Sale the composition is populated with

the composition is populated with a lively procession of stylised human figures and animals drawn from the natural world

Many beautifully painted lucky symbols on this piece

This can be seen in the photographs

The amulets are silver (not necessarily sterling silver) and are made by the repousse technique ( hammering the design from the reverse)

Japanese Kimono Dansu Chest - Late 19thC (Meiji Period) Sale the composition is populated withThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is one of the more unusual pieces we have in our collection as they're rarely found with more than five drawers. This was likely used for the selling of kimono's in a shop. The locks are unusual for Japanese Dansu as they were usually made from Iron. Comes with a working key. Many Japanese antiques we find are poorly restored We painstakingly restore each piece using traditional Japanese techniques to ensure