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.19th Century
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