Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo birds and people in the

birds and people in the motif

It measures 5" in diameter by 4" tall (10 cm)

This is an vintage Japanese cake mold known as a Kashigata

he is missing his staff and shows signs of wear as visible in the photos above

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo birds and people in theThis is a Bo dansu for documents and personal items. This piece dates from the late Edo era c 1860's. Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality workmanship and intricate details. Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the