Antique Japanese c1890’s Kutani Lidded Jar Burnt Orange & Gold 11" Chadansu A rare Japanese tansu indeed

A rare Japanese tansu indeed with 18 drawers

the neck carries a teal ground with gold scrolling border

This tansu chest has six drawers within a pair of swing open door

Collected in the 1960's while the previous owner lived and traveled extensively in China

It features a stamped continuous mountain and island landscape with sailboats with the water hand painted under

Antique Japanese c1890’s Kutani Lidded Jar Burnt Orange & Gold 11" Chadansu A rare Japanese tansu indeedThis is an antique Japanese lidded jar from the Meiji Era, late 1800's. It was made at the Kutani kilns and all hand painted. Decorated all around in a burnt orange under glaze and painted over in gold makie. All hand painted in exquisite detail by a true master. The mythical Phoenix is featured prominently along with four wise priests on two panels. Height = 11. 25" (28. 5cm) Diameter = 7" (16cm) Base = 4" Weight = 4lbs 8oz