Keyaki Sendai Isho Dansu - Ca 1900 (Meiji Era) Stools & Benches Burr wood (yingmu 樱木) comes

Burr wood (yingmu 樱木) comes from abnormal tree aberrations

This antique Mongolian painted sideboard dates to the 19th century

Dimensions: W87 x D8 x H142 cm

As is common on these pieces the lid has been replaced

showing a strong Portuguese colonial influence that filtered into Indian furniture design during the 18th and 19th centuries

Keyaki Sendai Isho Dansu - Ca 1900 (Meiji Era) Stools & Benches Burr wood (yingmu 樱木) comesThis stunning Japanese Sendai Isho Dansu dates from circa 1910. Sendai tansu chests are the most decorative and impressive of all Japanese tansu chests. Crafted from solid keyaki (zelkova red elm) with forged iron hardware. This style of tansu appeared around 1902, and was mostly made for the export market to America & Europe as well as Western expats in Japan. The quality of work is superb and they were made for exceedingly wealthy individuals. The