Japanese Meiji-Period Tansu Chest with Dragon and Shishi Ironwork

A Japanese tansu chest with figured wood fronts and elaborate iron fittings, including a dragon on the upper drawer and a shishi guardian-lion motif below.

Object details

Cataloged as late Meiji period, circa 1880–1905, in keyaki (Japanese zelkova). Multiple drawers, a side cabinet compartment and traditional plank back. Keys accompany the chest; the existing catalog reports working keys. Exact maker is unrecorded.

Dimensions

47.75 W × 20 D × 36.5 H inches (121.3 × 50.8 × 92.7 cm). Height confirmed by the owner.

Condition

Antique condition with surface scratches, finish loss, scattered marks, age-related imperfections and wear to the iron hardware. Keys are included. Restoration history is unrecorded. Please review all original condition photographs.

Materials

Wood cataloged as keyaki (Japanese zelkova); iron hardware.

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