Japanese Antique Cabinet Kotansu Kurogaki Black Persimmon Keyaki Wood Shelf Bizen Ware Accessories: Comes with the original

Accessories: Comes with the original pamphlet describing the artist's profile and the "Ibushi-yaki" technique

retaining both its functionality and folk art appeal

Uses Ideal for display as a vintage Japanese shop sign

or as a decorative display representing Japanese spiritual culture

3 inches Depth: 11cm / 4

Japanese Antique Cabinet Kotansu Kurogaki Black Persimmon Keyaki Wood Shelf Bizen Ware Accessories: Comes with the originalDescription A. Introduction This is a masterpiece of Japanese cabinetry ("Sashimono"), likely dating from the Meiji to early Showa period. It is a "Ko tansu" (Small Chest) or Tea Cabinet ("Cha dansu") that features the highly prized "Kurogaki" (Black Persimmon) wood. The contrast between the black ink like patterns of the frame and the warm, glowing grain of the panels makes this a sophisticated collector's item. B. Material Identification (Wood