Value Village ／ Miyagi ／ Art & Crafts
Sendai tansu（仙台箪笥）
せんだいたんす Sendai Chest
Zelkova grain glowing through lacquer, dressed in hand-forged iron mounts; its size came from storing swords.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Metalwork / Lacquer art |
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| City / town | Sendai |
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| Area in the prefecture | Sendai |
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FAQ
- Where is Sendai Chest?
- It is in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Sendai Chest?
- Zelkova grain glowing through lacquer, dressed in hand-forged iron mounts; its size came from storing swords. The focus is metalwork, lacquerware.
- When was Sendai Chest established?
- It dates from the end of the Edo period.
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