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This is an old Japanese medicine chest, which is called “medicine tansu” in Japan.
The black part of the drawer where the paper was pasted is peeled off, and they are in harmony with an artistic appearance.
A medicine chest of drawers is a chest used by doctors and pharmacists to put medicines and herbal medicines.
Compared to other dressers, the number originally made is small, and the number remaining in modern times is rare.
This has 72 drawers.
There are various types of metal fittings, and in older cases, round iron is often used.
The dresser of this medicine is thought to be from around the Edo period, and since there was no handle, it was made again using straw.
The main material of the main body is cedar.
There are traces of being eaten by insects (see photo) inside 4-6 drawers, but other than that, they are in a clean condition.
In addition, the movement of the drawer has also been adjusted, so you can put it in and out smoothly.
Due to changes due to years of use, it has a uniqueness that cannot be created by human hands, and it has an expression of the beauty of wabisabi.
Weight: 8.3kgDimensions: Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Style: Edo (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Cedar,Straw,Wood,WoodworkPlace of Origin: JapanPeriod: 19th CenturyDate of Manufacture: 1800-1868Condition: GoodReplacements made: The chipped metal fittings are made of straw. Repaired: We are cleaning and disinfecting.
It’s smooth because I adjusted the drawer and the doorway.
These are repaired in-house and carefully restored so as not to damage the atmosphere of the used age. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, JPReference Number: 1stDibs: LU9601242286782
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