The first we have seen

A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai craftsmen, circa 1850.

The drawers have their original bronze pull handles in a shape of chrysanthemum flowers. The cylinder covers have fine punched heart designs.

The lovely wood lacquer is tastefully inlaid with mother of pearl and white shell decorations.

The bronze 10.5 inch bronze pipe has special original gold gilt embellishments on its center tube.

Dimensions: 9.5 inches high to handle top and 9.5 inches wide

Fine quality.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.