Vintage Japanese Pair Ranma Transom Pine Bamboo Plum Sugi Wood 72" Giclee This Taisho era three piece

This Taisho era three piece clothing chest or Ishodansu is unusual for the many and varied sizes of drawers

This is a hand forged tansu key from the early 1800s of the mid Edo period (c

Please note the small hole in the bottom

and sometimes portrayed in vibrant dance performances known as Shishi-mai

The Ranma Hori would usually sit on the ends of the Ranma in smaller transoms

Vintage Japanese Pair Ranma Transom Pine Bamboo Plum Sugi Wood 72" Giclee This Taisho era three pieceJapanese ranma, also known as transom or latticework panels, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while allowing airflow and light to pass through. The design of ranma typically involves geometric patterns, intricate carvings, or delicate lattice work crafted