Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Finish - Brown Lacquer a symbol that may reference

a symbol that may reference cosmic alignment or planetary influence

each piece carries with it a rich sense of history

A similar example can be found in the National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum

and black is much less common

Japanese Kimono Dansu, Persimmon Wood - Shōwa Era Finish - Brown Lacquer a symbol that may referenceThis beautiful Shwa era (1926 1989) Japanese tansu chest is made from luxurious kaki wood (persimmon). It dates to the 1930's and is made in the style of an isho kimono dansu clothing chest. It's almost certain that this chest was made for a high end shop for storing and selling kimonos. This chest is unusual as persimmon wood was used almost exclusively for smaller kodansu table cabinets. Persimmon wood tends to warp and requires a skilled craftsman