Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Kannon Biraki Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood 36"W POSIM This teacup and saucer was

This teacup and saucer was well used

The lidded top swings open to reveal the area where the ink stone was once housed

The box and pieces remains in overall good condition

Sometimes a kettle or pan was placed on top to heat water for tea or grill small food items

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880 Kannon Biraki Clothing Tansu Chest Sugi Wood 36"W POSIM This teacup and saucer wasKnown as a Kannon Biraki, this chest was made in the mid Meiji era (c. 1880's) of sugi (cryptomeria) case with kiri (paulownia) interiors. The Kannon Biraki Tansu was often given as part of a bride's dowry in order to be able to store the precious wedding kimono and accessories. This piece has the added special feature of a hidden drawer behind the bottom drawer in the safe. This chest has can be easily used stacked or separated for side by side use