David Jackson is pleased to offer this selection of Japanese antiques. Please note that shipping costs are not included. If you are interested in any item, please phone (828) 768-2356 to make sure the item is still in stock. Feel free to contact David with your questions or special requests. ph: 828-768-2356   :   e-mail: david@tansuconservation.com

Tansu
Item	Description
Larger View	Kaidan dansu or step-chest. Cedar with wiped lacquer. Measures 45 wide x 27 deep x 74.5 inches tall. Published on page 151 of our book Japanese Cabinetry the Art and Craft of Tansu. Meiji era circa 1880-1900, Kansai region. $6,700
Larger View	Kanto style clothing chest on chest. Each chest equal height. Kiri with wiped lacquer and iron fittings. Measures 37.75 w x 16.5d x 40.25 inches tall. Dates to early Meiji circa 1870. Kanto region refers to modern day Tokyo vicinity. $2,800
Larger View	Funa dansu, ship's strongbox. Kakesuzuri style. Cedar with iron fittings. Refinished and waxed. Measures 13.5 w x 17.25 d x 16 inches tall. $1,800
Larger View	Osaka style merchant's chest or cho-dansu. This chest is published in our book on page 121, it has wonderful patina. Circa 1880-1890 and measures 35.5 w x16.5d x 28 inches tall. Detailed View $3,300
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Tansu
Item	Description
Larger View	Sendai clothing chest with faceted handles. A very old single section chest from northern Japan exhibiting fine patina and color. Distinctive lockplates. Measures 16 x 38 x 34" tall. Sendai-Ishinokmaki region. Late Edo circa 1850. $4,100
Larger View	Takayama isho-dansu. Single section clothing chest with wiped lacquer. Missing locking bar or bo. However exhibits great color and patina. Measures 38.5 w x 17 d x 39.75 inches tall. Detailed View $2,800
Larger View	Takayama ko-dansu. Personal chest with distinctive worn old ink drawings of wisteria on upper sliding doors. Wiped lacquer over chestnut and cedar. Measures 29.25 w x 14.75 d x 30.5 inches tall. Meiji era 1867-1912. Detailed View $2,300
Larger View	Cha-dansu or tea utensil storage chest with offset shelves for display. Keyaki, cedar, and persimmon with wax. Showa era circa 1950's. Measures 35.75 w x 15.5 d x 60 inches tall, in two sections. Detailed View $2,100
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Tansu
Item	Description
Larger View	Single section clothing chest from Yamagata, circa 1890. This stout man's tansu is made of cedar with chestnut drawer fronts and fine iron fittings. It has a full set of keys and all locks function. 33.5 w x 19 d x 41.5" tall. Detailed View $2,600
Larger View	Small personal chest from Takayama. Amber shunkei lacquer over cedar with iron fittings. Measures 22.5 w x 11.75 d x 23.5" tall. Detailed View $950
Larger View	Small personal chest with red laquer and distinctive kiri wood doors. Small compartment holds smaller drawers. Meiji-Taisho. Measures 26 w x 12.5 d x 21" tall. Detailed View $1250
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Desks & Other Storage Items
Item	Description
Larger View	Kyodai or lady's dressing stand. Ash with figured mulberry drawer fronts. Detachable mirror. Taisho era 1912-1926. Measures 19 w x 10 d x 35 inches tall. $850
Larger View	Shamisen cabinet. For storage of Japanese style string instrument. Kiri with waxed finish dating to 1940's-50's. Two interior drawers. Measures 22.5 w x 11.25 d x 47 inches tall. Detailed View $750
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Mingei, Folkart
Item	Description
Larger View	Kasuri Vest, faded beautiful indigo dyed cotton garment. 24 x 28 inches. Detailed View $350
Larger View	SOLD! - Cloud/Water Temple Carving, architectural fragment of cedar with stain. Measures 7 h x 3 d x 36 inches wide. $650 - SOLD!
Larger View	Pharmacy Kanban, or merchant's sign. From a pharmacy, dating to 19th century. Measures 10 w x 54 inches tall. Wonderful patina, elm with worn lacquer characters. $1,200
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Mingei, Folkart
Item	Description
Larger View	Sake bottles, various sizes and colors. Please inquire, prices from $175 each. from $175 each
Larger View	Sake jugs, various sizes and color. Please inquire, prices from $275 each. from $275 each
Larger View	Mae-biki oga, one man rip saw. Meiji period 1867-1912. Iron with affixed wood handle. The saw that started it all. Fine old tool. 14 x 35.5 inches tall. $650
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		Appraisals are available for insurance needs or personal desire. David Jackson is pleased to be able to provide you with a quote along with additional information about your Tansu chest or other antique item. ph: 828-768-2356 e-mail: david@tansuconservation.com

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