Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Tsubo preserving the chest’s original character

preserving the chest’s original character and material integrity

Illustrations: Color photographs throughout

There are some scuffs and dents

Japanese Tokoname-style stoneware chawan (茶碗) — red terracotta clay body with deep blue-grey gunmetal glaze

This listing is for the pair of matching senchawan

Rare Antique Japanese Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Edo Period c1820s 29"W Tsubo preserving the chest’s original characterRare 200 Year Old Antique Japanese 32 Drawer Kusuridansu Apothecary Tansu Late Edo Period c1820s Japan, Late Edo Period, circa 1840s 29" W x 23. 5" H x 9. 5" D This late Edo period Kusuridansu () is a traditional Japanese apothecary chest, originally used by herbalists and village medicine sellers to store and organize medicinal ingredients. The cabinet is constructed in solid softwood with a dense grid of small drawers, each fitted with original hand