Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu - Meiji Era Style - Ginger Jar 145 x 60 x 75

145 x 60 x 75 (w x d x h cms)

A Carved Teak Window Shutter From Hyderabad - 19thC

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This charming 19th-century stone lamp niche from Jaisalmer is hand carved from the region’s distinctive golden sandstone

most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - (202 BC to 220 AD

Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu - Meiji Era Style - Ginger Jar 145 x 60 x 75This Taisho era Japanese kasane isho tansu represents the traditional craftsmanship of northern Japan. A kasane dansu refers to a stacking chest, designed in two parts for ease of transport and storage, while an isho tansu was used specifically for storing clothing. Families often kept separate chests for summer and winter garments, and the iron carrying handles allowed them to be moved to outbuildings when not in seasonal use. The lock plate is