Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Tokyo - Meiji Era Origin - Miao Tribe This 19th century Indian carved

This 19th century Indian carved stone window from the Jaisalmer area

according to the French social commentator Amiot

these vintage lassi cups carry the charm of everyday Indian life and the patina of time

Dimensions: W10 x D10 x H30 cm

5 x 81 (wxdxh cms)

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu From Tokyo - Meiji Era Origin - Miao Tribe This 19th century Indian carvedThis antique Japanese tansu chest is made in the traditional isho kasane dansu form in 2 parts with 4 drawers and a lock box. It is made from kiri wood (paulownia) and dates to the Meiji period. This tansu has a central theme of melon (mokku). The detailed ironware is all black with incised lockplates depicting a mokku kamon (melon clan symbol). The flat handles are cast in the mokko (melon vine) shape. The corner hardware is in the shape of a fan,