Name: Small 'Mizuya Dansu (水屋箪笥)' - Antique Japanese Cabinet
SKU: D23012 Small 'Mizuya Dansu (水屋箪笥)' Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet
Price: 1980.00 EUR
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Small ‘Mizuya Dansu (水屋箪笥)’ – Antique Japanese Cabinet

€ 1.980,00

Small ‘Mizuya Dansu (水屋箪笥)’ – Antique Japanese Kitchen Cabinet

Dimensions: Hight 93cm, Width 94cm, Depth 41cm

Period: Meiji (1868-1912) / Taisho (1912-1926)

Material: Zelkova serrata/Cryptomeria japonica

Product no.: D23012

The ‘Mizuya Dansu (水屋箪笥)’ is a traditional Japanese kitchen chest or cupboard specifically designed for storing and organising kitchen utensils, dishes, and other culinary items used in the preparation of meals and the serving of food. “Mizuya” translates to “water room” or “kitchen” in Japanese, indicating its primary function within the household.

As a fixture in the mizuya, or kitchen, the Mizuya Dansu holds symbolic significance in Japanese culture. It represents tradition, hospitality, and the importance of food and culinary practices in Japanese society.

While smaller than traditional Mizuya Dansu, this Japanese antique cabinet embodies many of its hallmark features, including sturdy frames, vertical lattice patterns on the sliding doors secured with metal nuts, and straight-aligned drawers nestled between thick borders.

Its modest dimensions make the tansu versatile, doubling as a practical countertop in various settings.

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Dimensions: Hight 93cm, Width 94cm, Depth 41cm

Period: Meiji (1868-1912) / Taisho (1912-1926)

Material: Zelkova serrata/Cryptomeria japonica