Japanese Burr Keyaki Cha Dansu Chest - Taishō Era Material - Papier Mache lustrous patina—built up over years

lustrous patina—built up over years of handling—gives the piece a tactile quality and quiet authenticity

Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-related wear

- Suitable for Indoor & outdoor use but paint will fade over time

A similar example can be found on page 202 of "Chinese Furniture: A Guide to collecting antiques" by Mazurkewich (Fig

The face is tranquil with beautifully carved serene features as he stands atop a lotus pedestal

Japanese Burr Keyaki Cha Dansu Chest - Taishō Era Material - Papier Mache lustrous patina—built up over yearsThis Japanese cha dansu tea chest dates from the early Taish Period (1912 1926). Tea chests were made from fine wood and took pride of place in a Japanese home. This particular cha dansu is exceedingly fine and constructed from luxurious burr keyaki wood (Japanese red elm zelkova). It is of an unconventional form and is double the usual height. The sides are constructed from cryptomeria (Japanese cedar). This tansu is built as a kasane dansu (stacking