Katana Dansu Sword Chest - Edo Period Material - Red Elm Origin: Tsuruoka

Origin: Tsuruoka

with its scalloped cusps and graceful inward curves—an architectural form long associated with Rajasthani havelis and North Indian palace design

the Miao have worn silver jewelry

This charming Indian brass grater in the form of a turtle is still perfectly functional today

shaped aprons

Katana Dansu Sword Chest - Edo Period Material - Red Elm Origin: TsuruokaThis exceptional Japanese Katana Dansu (sword chest) dates from the Edo period (16031868) and is crafted from Japanese cryptomeria (sugi). Designed specifically for the secure storage and transport of samurai swords, these long, shallow chests are among the rarer forms of Japanese tansu. Their distinctive proportions allowed katana and wakizashi to be stored horizontally, protecting the blades while keeping them readily accessible. Today, surviving