Japanese Shomon Dansu - Kiri Wood - Edo Period Chest of Drawers on the east coast of

on the east coast of India

This mirror is made from old architectural carvings

Date: Late 20th century

156 x 16 x 284 (wxdxh cms)

The tops are usually poorly worn

Japanese Shomon Dansu - Kiri Wood - Edo Period Chest of Drawers on the east coast ofThis rare antique Japanese cabinet with drawers is very unusual and known as a Shomon Dansu. Shomon Dansu is a term given to Japanese deed or document chest Dansu with drawers behind doors. This piece dates to the Edo period (1603 1867AD) before Japan opened up to the world. The whole piece is made in kiri wood (pawlonia) and unusually, detailed information about its crafting are shown on the bottom of the cabinet. According to the writing on the