This remarkable lacquered Tansu (chest) belongs to the esteemed lineage of ‘Nihonmatsu (二本松)’ Tansu. Nihonmatsu Tansu boasts a 300-year-old tradition, cherished and preserved by the inhabitants of the castle city nestled in the ‘Fukushima’ region.
The meticulous techniques employed in crafting these Tansu reflect the expertise honed by carpenters who contributed to the construction of Nihonmatsu domain’s castle, crafting fittings and furniture. These skills have been faithfully passed down through generations, continuing to enrich the legacy of Nihonmatsu Tansu to this day.
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Dimensions: Hight 129cm, Width 104cm, Depth 46cm
Period (eat.): Meiji (1868-1912) / Taisho (1912-1926
Material: Zelkova serrata /Cryptomeria japonica