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ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^

ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^

ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^

Dating to the early 1900's, this is a very special antique Japanese two drawer student's desk. (zelkova) wood with sugi (cryptomeria) wood interiors. This type of bench like tansu was known as a tsukue (desk) and held writing materials and it was a perfect size to act as a desk sitting on the tatami floor. (zelkova) was the wood of choice for a chest like this one as it was one of the strongest and most beautiful of Japan's indigenous woods. This desk still has its original deep century + year old patina.

The copper handles have a nice dark patina as well. T he method of construction (wooden pin - see last picture) as well as all the early industrial copper handles o. N this chest dates it to the early 1900's. With exception of minor signs of past use (some ink stains on the interior of the drawers see pictures 3 & 4) and a nice warm aged century old patina, t. All drawers open and close with ease.

Ansu desk/chest measures 31 1/2" wide by 13 1/2" deep by 13 1/2 high (80 x 35 x 35 cm). A very warm accent for your home or office. Great to use as a stand on a desk or chest.

Please enjoy the enlarged pictures to get a full appreciation of the fine keyaki. Wood and its century old original patina. You'll love it, I guarantee it.........

And the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed.

Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition.

The item "ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^" is in sale since Friday, October 29, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Boxes". The seller is "sailerking" and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Type: Boxes
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Color: Medium Wood Tone


ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA (c. 1910) 2 DRAWER TANSU CHEST / DESK ^