Japanese Kaidan Dansu (Step Tansu) - Meiji Period Material - Coral A similar sideboard (later and

A similar sideboard (later and with considerable repainting and a replaced bottom apron) can be found in 'Chinese Furniture' by Mazurkewich - Fig 317

black is much less common

the name Lohar means "smith" and Gaduliya is the name of their distinctive type of ox cart dating back to the 16thC

prosperity and benevolent rule

Japanese Kaidan Dansu (Step Tansu) - Meiji Period Material - Coral A similar sideboard (later andThis antique Japanese step tansu is known in Japan as a kaidan dansu. it dates to the Meiji Period (1868 1912). Kaidan dansu are the most iconic of Japanese tansu and were evidently prominent as shown by their feature in various woodblock prints including Toyokuni and Kuninao. They were designed as freestanding units and were more often used in shops and brothels. The design originated in Northern Honshu island. This piece like most Japanese furniture