DepartmentAsia

Tansu Storage Cabinet

NameTansu Storage Cabinet

Date19th century AD

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

MediumPaulownia wood, metal

Dimensionsapprox. 33"h x 70 1/2"w x 18 1/4"d

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.1567

DescriptionLarge keyaki(?) wood mizuya (kitchen cabinet) of narrow rectangular form. 1567 is the lower section (1566 is the upper) and is comprised of large sliding doors with panels of fretwork; black patinated iron handles of triple loop form; there is a black lacquered surface (later added); colors are natural wood, black; made of Paolownia wood, hand forged hardware.