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

Name: Superb Quality Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Hardwood Glazed Display Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123095
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

185.5cm (73.03")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

48.2cm (18.98")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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. Superb quality late 19th century Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet — 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. Superb quality late 19th century Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet — 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. Superb quality late 19th century Japanese Meiji hardwood glazed display cabinet — 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.