Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters A similarly decorated sewing box

A similarly decorated sewing box (plate 153 & 154) and further information can be found in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman

sliding candle box base

The softened surfaces and mellow patina of this example suggest long

This example makes a stunning decorative bowl

and patina that give it exceptional depth and character

Japanese Mizuya Dansu Kitchen Cabinet - Late Edo Period (19th century) Planters A similarly decorated sewing boxThis antique Japanese mizuya dansu kitchen chest dates from the late Edo period (1603 1868). This dramatic cabinet would have been used to store food and cooking utensils in a Japanese kitchen. The frame is is contructed from hinoki (cypress) & sugi (cryptomeria) woods. The drawers and panels are made from luxurious keyaki (red elm) wood with exquisite wood grain. The handles are forged iron mokku melon handles. Japanese mizuya dansu first began use