Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo The reed stalk along with

The reed stalk along with a warm centuries old patina

Yoshitoshi is renowned for his versatility

It has a bright tone with a 10-15 second sustain

he is missing his staff and shows signs of wear as visible in the photos above

This is a 7" x 10" reproduction print of a Japanese Edo era  ukiyo-e (woodblock print) from the Eight Views of Women (Shujo Hakkei) series c

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c 1860) Bodansu Personal Tansu Red Lacquer 23"W Tsubo The reed stalk along withThis is a Bo dansu for documents and personal items. This piece dates from the late Edo era c 1860's. Used for storing documents, money and other precious items it is made throughout of solid Sugi wood (cryptomeria). The hardware make them very highly regarded all over Japan for the quality workmanship and intricate details. Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued items in this case the locking bar "bo" in front of the