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Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet
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Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet

19th century
Sold 6 May 2025 · LVS Decorative Arts
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Description

A superb quality late 19th century (circa 1890) Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet.

This display cabinet consists of pagoda shaped top with carved and pierced floral and foliate decoration with carved hummingbirds with central small pagoda stand and moulded carved frieze below.

This leads down to a glazed door with superb high relief carved decoration of birds, flowers and foliage including hummingbirds (a symbol of good luck) and chrysanthemums (a symbol of happiness and vitality).

The door opening to reveal an asymmetric arrangement of shelves with carved edges and high relief carved foliate decoration to the centre, possibly of an iris (a symbol of spring, vitality and change), the back with low relief carved bamboo design.

This leads down to a moulded carved edge with a drawer below with carved decoration and carved dragon face handle, each of the sides consisting of a glass panel with carved edges all supported on a carved and pierced base with dragon decoration terminating on four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

This display cabinet is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Please note: items shown in the cabinet are for photographic purposes only and are not for sale.

Size:

Height: 73'' / 185.5cm

Width: 39'' / 99cm

Depth: 19'' / 48.25cm

Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Japanese Meiji Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123095
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1403
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description
A superb quality late 19th century (circa 1890) Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet.
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This display cabinet consists of pagoda shaped top with carved and pierced floral and foliate decoration with carved hummingbirds with central small pagoda stand and moulded carved frieze below.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring glazed panels and asymmetric shelving.
fig 1. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet

This leads down to a glazed door with superb high relief carved decoration of birds, flowers and foliage including hummingbirds (a symbol of good luck) and chrysanthemums (a symbol of happiness and vitality).

fig 2. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring glazed panels and asymmetric shelving.
fig 2. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet

The door opening to reveal an asymmetric arrangement of shelves with carved edges and high relief carved foliate decoration to the centre, possibly of an iris (a symbol of spring, vitality and change), the back with low relief carved bamboo design.

fig 3. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring glazed panels and asymmetric shelving.
fig 3. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet

This leads down to a moulded carved edge with a drawer below with carved decoration and carved dragon face handle, each of the sides consisting of a glass panel with carved edges all supported on a carved and pierced base with dragon decoration terminating on four carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

fig 4. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring glazed panels and asymmetric shelving.
fig 4. Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet

This display cabinet is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Please note: items shown in the cabinet are for photographic purposes only and are not for sale.

Size:

Height: 73'' / 185.5cm

Width: 39'' / 99cm

Depth: 19'' / 48.25cm

Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Japanese Meiji Display Cabinet to the 1890s.

Height
185.5cm (73.03")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48.2cm (18.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123095
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1403
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring glazed panels and asymmetric shelving.
Superb quality late 19th century Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIntricate floral relief carving, Asymmetric shelving, Carved bracket feet, Pagoda-style cresting
  • SizeH 185.5 cm (73 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 48.2 cm (19 in)

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The Meiji period (18681912) marked a time of significant cultural exchange, where traditional Japanese woodworking techniques were blended with Western influences, resulting in highly ornate and intricately carved hardwood cabinets designed for both domestic use and export.

Authentic pieces from this era typically utilise dense Asian hardwoods such as rosewood, zitan, or local dark timbers, featuring complex mortise and tenon joinery alongside deeply undercut relief carvings executed entirely by hand.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery without modern metal fasteners, hand-cut glass panes displaying minor imperfections, high-density timber weight, and the presence of natural ageing such as surface oxidisation and shrinkage cracks.

This type of statement furniture serves as an effective focal point in a contemporary living space, providing contrast against minimalist walls while housing curated collections of ceramics or glassware.

Maintain stable relative humidity and room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and apply traditional beeswax periodically to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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