Antique Japanese Mizuya Meiji Era Late 19th Keyaki Elm Kitchen Chest 52" Metalwork The Nakago (blade hole) has

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back bronze or copper "sekigane" (a softer metal applied to the top and bottom of the nakago after forging to get a better fit and for shock absorption) indicating further that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

The tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a maruogata cut straight through in the design of a peach blossom

This is a framed and matted watercolor painting of two ladies with parasols under a blooming cherry tree

copper or other metal inlay) left on a few of the rings years of use have worn off most of the original shakudo off

Antique Japanese Mizuya Meiji Era Late 19th Keyaki Elm Kitchen Chest 52" Metalwork The Nakago (blade hole) hasThis two piece Mizuya is a rare beauty with highly figured stunning keyaki wood grain. Dating to late 19th century Meiji era (c. 1890's). As well as being an amazing statement piece this Mizuya has a lot of storage and display area with 9 drawers and 5 cabinet area. Meiji era, late 19th Century Keyaki face (Japanese Elm) Sugi case and interior (Japanese Cedar) Burnt lacquer hardware 52" x 68" x 18" (width x height x depth)