Ancient Japanese Ko-dansu – End of the Edo/Meiji period (c. 1850-1880) #44

Antique Japanese Ko-dansu in keyaki wood – Late Edo / Meiji period (circa 1850-1880) Dimensions: Length: 46 cm Depth: 25 cm Height: 55 cm. Style: Edo. Materials and techniques: Keyaki (Japanese zelkova), sugi (Japanese cedar), wrought iron. Place of origin: Japan. Period: Late Edo / Meiji. Date of manufacture: Circa 1850-1880. Condition: Good. Wear corresponds to age and use. Authentic Japanese ko-dansu made in Japan in the mid-19th century. This type of furniture was used in domestic and commercial contexts for storing documents, money, or small valuable items. The piece has a traditional structure with several drawers of different sizes, crafted using Japanese artisanal techniques, without modern industrial elements. The fronts are made of keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova), valued for its strength, expressive grain, and the deep patina it develops over time. The structure and interior are made of lightweight Japanese wood, likely sugi (Japanese cedar). The wrought iron fittings are original period pieces, featuring simple and functional rings that retain a natural patina in keeping with the age of the furniture. UNIQUE PIECE.