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This account consists of 5 companies.
As for me, I am a selector specializing in Japanese antiques.
With 20 years of experience, we can offer you new Japanese antiques from our unique perspective.

This is a very old small drawer storage made in Japan.
It is a furniture of Meiji era. (1860’s to 1920’s).
Material is cedar wood.
The handles are made of iron.

The design is simple and lean.
The simplicity of Japanese furniture is characteristic.

Excellent condition for furniture of this period.
All drawers open and close smoothly.
All have been washed and sanitized with water.
You can use it with peace of mind.

This is a versatile piece of furniture with a wide range of uses.
Would make a great sideboard or nightstand.

These drawers evoke the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence.

It is understated, unassuming, unconventional, and the opposite of vulgarity.

This is a unique and extremely rare item.

It weighs 6 kg.

Since ancient times, people have created and inherited necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture.

Through long use, they accumulate flavor and reflect a way of life.

In today’s world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world.

With this philosophy in mind, we carefully select and collect beautiful, powerful, and unique antiques.Dimensions: Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Style: Meiji (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Cedar,WoodworkPlace of Origin: JapanPeriod: Early 20th CenturyDate of Manufacture: 1860s-1920sCondition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Sammu-shi, JPReference Number: 1stDibs: LU5487242945082

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