Photo of collection object Kuruma-Dansu (Chest of Drawers)
Kuruma-Dansu (Chest of Drawers), late 19th-early 20th century. Zelkova (keyaki) and cryptomeria (sugi) wood with iron fittings, 37 1/8 x 44 1/8 x 21 3/8 in. (94.3 x 112.1 x 54.3 cm). Designated Purchase Fund, 75.126. Creative Commons-BY.

Kuruma-Dansu (Chest of Drawers)

late 19th-early 20th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Japanese merchants considered the easily moveable kuruma dansu, which kept valuables and merchandise in order the storehouse, an essential possession. The chests were often included as part of a daughter's dowry. The kuruma dansu displayed here, crafted in Yamagata Prefecture, is of exceptionally high quality. The frame and door panels are zelkova wood, the finest wood used in Japanese furniture construction. The entire chest is finished in a kijiri lacquer to accentuate the wood's naturally elegant grain.

Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Furniture
Formatted Medium
Zelkova (keyaki) and cryptomeria (sugi) wood with iron fittings
Locations
Possible place made: Yonezawa, Yamagata prefecture, Japan
Dimensions
37 1/8 x 44 1/8 x 21 3/8 in. (94.3 x 112.1 x 54.3 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
75.126
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
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