Antique ko dansu
Price: € 265,00
A small Japanese chest 小箪笥 (ko’dansu) dating from the late Edo period, constructed from keyaki 欅 (Japanese zelkova) and finished in a deep brown tone with a well-developed aged patina.
The chest is fitted with six drawers of varying sizes, arranged asymmetrically across the front. Several drawers retain substantial iron lock plates and fittings, decorated with stylised flower-shaped appliqués. The smaller drawers are finished with simple iron knobs.
The strong grain of the keyaki is clearly visible across the drawer fronts and sides, giving the chest a robust and characterful appearance.
Period: Japan – Late Edo period (first half 19th century).
Dimensions:
Height 30 cm, Width 27 cm, Depth 39.5 cm.
In fair antique condition with traces of wear consistent with age and use, including chips, losses and old damage. A section of the reverse is missing at one corner. The chest has been cleaned and waxed while preserving its aged surface and patina. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
