Antique Japanese Meiji Era “Katanadansu” Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67"L Mirror Brass hilt with cherry-blossom motifs

Brass hilt with cherry-blossom motifs

This peice say 鯉沼 (Koinuma)

early to mid 1800's

Legend has it that at the end of his life Daruma was so committed to his meditation that he sat till his limbs withered

Antique Japanese Meiji Era “Katanadansu” Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67"L Mirror Brass hilt with cherry-blossom motifsAntique Japanese Meiji Era Katanadansu Black Lacquer Sword Chest 67" Japan, Late Meiji Period (circa 18901912)Dimensions: 67L 16W 15H This Antique Japanese tansu began life as the upper section of a three piece kimono tansu and was later modified into a long, low katanadan style chest. Its elongated horizontal form, broad drawer faces, and symmetrical iron hardware now closely resemble the classic sword storage configuration, while retaining the