Meiji Japanese Elmwood Tansu from Lockwood de Forest Collection

A Japanese elmwood tansu, early Meiji period the fall front…
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A Japanese elmwood tansu, early Meiji period the fall front opening to reveal three short internal drawers above the large open compartment above a scrolled apron on bracket feet fitted with original cast metal hinges and ornaments, 90 cm long, 49 cm deep, 77 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Lockwood de Forest, founder of Tiffany & Co. and thence by direct descent

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