Funa Dansu, Japanese Ships Chest - Cypress | Meiji Boro A japanese two-tone dual panel

A japanese two-tone dual panel noren curtain

Made from sugi (cedar) and kiri (paulownia) woods

Each tanmono is between 12-15 metres long

with a very organic and rough style and a deep green glaze

Colour & Design: Beautiful vivid pink colour with striking butterfly pattern

Funa Dansu, Japanese Ships Chest - Cypress | Meiji Boro A japanese two-tone dual panelAn antique Japanese ships chest, known as a funa dansu. These chests were used on merchant vessels traveling the Japanese trade routes and served as safes for ship captains and owners, holding valuables like money, business licenses, and personal seals. Made from lacquered hinoki (cypress) wood. Late Meiji period, early 20th century.