The ‘Mizuya Dansu / Tansu (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 cabinet embodies many of its hallmark features, including sturdy frames, and vertical lattice patterns on the sliding doors secured with metal nuts.
Its modest dimensions make it versatile, doubling as a practical countertop in various settings.
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Dimensions: Height 79cm, Width 91cm, Depth 40cm Period: Meiji (1868-1912) / Taisho (1912-1926) period
Material: Zelkova / Cryptomeria
