A magnificent exhibition quality 19th century Japanese Yosegi cylinder desk. All surfaces covered in fine marquetry and parquetry inlay using exotic woods from the Hakone forests. The top section having a moulded cornice above a combination of 15 drawers and cupboards below are 4 ebonized drawers with typical Oriental carving. The cylinder fall inlaid with mythical animals amongst clouds and opens to an interior fitted with 4 doors, pigeonholes and 8 drawers with a pull out writing slide. Below are 4 bow fronted, carved and ebonized drawers with turned pulls. The twin pedestals having 3 drawers each with applied mouldings and turned pulls. The wings with carved and pierced hinged supports and pull out slides with small cupboards behind. The back is also covered in Yosegi inlay which allows the desk to be freestanding and the whole raised on plinth bases with applied carvings. Condition - Very good and ready for use in the home or office etc.Maximum Dimensions:- Height…71’’/ 180cm. ...