Kaidan Dansu (Step Tansu) From Japan Meiji Period - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer One side presents a bright

One side presents a bright green ground filled with bold yellow and orange floral motifs

Mounted on a simple iron stand and complete with a removable grill top

Materials: Cedar or pine with original red lacquer and gold-painted decoration

echoing the graceful prayer niche forms found in historic Indian and Islamic architecture

Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use

Kaidan Dansu (Step Tansu) From Japan Meiji Period - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer One side presents a brightThis Japanese Kaidan Tansu (step chest) dates from the Meiji period and is one of the most recognisable forms of traditional Japanese furniture. Originally designed to provide access to the upper floors of machiya townhouses, shops and teahouses, these ingenious pieces combined the function of a staircase with practical storage. Their distinctive silhouette became so iconic that they frequently appeared in ukiyo e woodblock prints by artists including