Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Finish - Green Lacquer Northern Chinese terracotta is frost

Northern Chinese terracotta is frost hardy - winter in North China drops to -20 Celsius Dismantles for shipping - Circa 100 yrs old

Japanese Bo Dansu Late Meiji Period - Ca 1900 Zelkova - Red Elm & Kryptomeria Box From Japan

This iconic Japanese style stone snow lantern is hand carved

This one is Circa 75 yrs old

or waste paper bins

Kasane Isho Dansu from Sendai - Meiji Period Finish - Green Lacquer Northern Chinese terracotta is frostThis Meiji period (1868 1912) Isho Dansu is from Sendai province and one of the highest quality pieces we've seen. The masterfully crafted ironwork is particular to Sendai province. Sendai metalwork forgoes straight lines and spreads effortlessly. The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period (1860 1910) when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought about. Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high quality