Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800 Sword Chest Katanadansu Kiri Wood 45"W Bamboo This lovely tool also has

This lovely tool also has the original Macassar ebony handle

We often have custom iron bases made for tansu such as this to bring it up to your preferred elevation

and still has some dried ink in the end of the bristles

decorates the well—an intimate detail appreciated during use

Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800 Sword Chest Katanadansu Kiri Wood 45"W Bamboo This lovely tool also hasThis is a rare Antique Japanese Katana dansu or Sword Chest. This chest was made in the Edo era c1800 of all kiri (paulownia) wood construction. Katanadansu were used to store precious samurai swords and related accessories. This tansu chest is made with pegged tenon open mortise corner box joint construction. This chest has all its 200+ year old deep rich patina. All drawers and doors move easily without binding. All hardware is hand forged iron with