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Japanese antique wooden bookcase 1898, Meiji era. wabi sabi small cabinet tansu
Price:$180
$224List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Joinery
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1898
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:常陸大宮市, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9981241712042
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