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Japanese Meiji Parquetry Scholars' Box
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Japanese Meiji Parquetry Scholars' Box

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This charming Japanese Meiji scholars' box is in fantastic antique condition. The exterior features intricate parquetry decoration made from various woods, complemented by metal handles and decorative hinges. The item comprises two cabinets with a total of seven drawers and carry handles. The top can be removed, allowing the cabinets to be separated and the top inserted between them to form a desk, which Japanese scholars would kneel at to work. As with all antique items, there are some imperfections, such as a missing drawer handle, but this only adds to its character. The box boasts amazing colouring and patina, making it a fabulous item to adorn any desk or table. It would also make a wonderful jewellery box or makeup station.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Parquetry Scholars Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1118274
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3651
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
This charming Japanese Meiji scholars' box is in fantastic antique condition.
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The exterior features intricate parquetry decoration made from various woods, complemented by metal handles and decorative hinges.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The item comprises two cabinets with a total of seven drawers and carry handles. The top can be removed, allowing the cabinets to be separated and the top inserted between them to form a desk, which Japanese scholars would kneel at to work. As with all antique items, there are some imperfections, such as a missing drawer handle, but this only adds to its character. The box boasts amazing colouring and patina, making it a fabulous item to adorn any desk or table. It would also make a wonderful jewellery box or makeup station.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Japanese Parquetry Scholars Box to the 19th Century.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118274
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3651
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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An antique Japanese wooden scholars box featuring intricate geometric parquetry panels, multiple small drawers, a cupboard door, and brass hardware.
Japanese Meiji Parquetry scholars' box
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An antique Japanese wooden scholars box featuring intricate geometric parquetry panels, multiple small drawers, a cupboard door, and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Boxes & Chests]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Meiji]
  • Material[Hardwood veneers, Brass, Copper]
  • Colour[Warm Brown]
  • MotifsGeometric parquetry, Multi-drawer configuration, Metal hardware mounts
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Meiji period parquetry, often associated with Yosegi Zaiku from the Hakone region of Japan, involves intricately assembling various natural wood species with different grains and colours into geometric mosaic patterns.

These items are constructed using traditional joinery methods without nails, utilising diverse indigenous Japanese timbers such as cherry, maple, mulberry, and walnut, expertly shaved into thin veneers and applied to a core structure.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut geometric patterns using natural un-dyed woods, traditional copper or brass hardware with patination, and visible signs of age such as shrinkage and wear consistent with late 19th-century craftsmanship.

Place the piece on a clean-lined surface such as a sideboard, desk, or open shelving unit to allow the intricate wood patterns to serve as a focal point without visual clutter.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood veneers from drying out or warping, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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