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Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860
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Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860

19th century
Description

Stunning Japanese inlaid Meiji era hardwood cabinet or shrine

Beautiful inlay work shows decorations of birds and natural scenes

Also features finely carved details on all points, very skilled craftsmanship

Particularly striking are the dragons carved down the side

Inlay materials include bone, mother of pearl, horn and gilt lacquer

Stunning, museum quality piece of Japanese art

Bought from a private house sale in London's Pimlico

Fully restored by our inhouse restorer

We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

52 (132) x 18 (45.7) x 81 (205.7) BTM

Physical Dimensions
Height
205.7cm (80.98")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Japanese Meiji Lacquer Cabinet to the 1860s.

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SA1181062
Description
Stunning Japanese inlaid Meiji era hardwood cabinet or shrine

Beautiful inlay work shows decorations of birds and natural scenes

Also features finely carved details on all points, very skilled craftsmanship

fig 1. A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms.
fig 1. Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860

Particularly striking are the dragons carved down the side

Inlay materials include bone, mother of pearl, horn and gilt lacquer

Stunning, museum quality piece of Japanese art

Bought from a private house sale in London's Pimlico

fig 2. A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms.
fig 2. Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860

Fully restored by our inhouse restorer

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We ship to every corner of the planet including with great discounts to the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote.
Canonbury Antiques

Offered in great shape with no damage

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

52 (132) x 18 (45.7) x 81 (205.7) BTM

Height
205.7cm (80.98")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Japanese Meiji Lacquer Cabinet to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181062
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms.

Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860

Archive II A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View II
Archive III A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View III
Archive IV A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View IV
Archive V A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View V
Archive VI A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View VI
Archive VII A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View VII
Archive VIII A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View VIII
Archive IX A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View IX
Archive X A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms. View X
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A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms.
Japanese Inlaid Cabinet Lacquered Chest Meiji Shrine 1860
Ref: SA1181062
A dark wood Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelves, pierced dragon carvings, and lacquered doors inlaid with mother of pearl birds and blossoms.
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A shodana is a traditional Japanese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelving, small cupboards, and drawers, which became popular export furniture during the Meiji era between 1868 and 1912.

These pieces are constructed from dark hardwoods and lacquered timber, inlaid with natural materials such as mother-of-pearl, bone, shell, and horn to form relief designs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved dragon and floral fretwork, multi-layered lacquer work, natural shell inlay depicting flora and fauna, and traditional joinery methods.

Position the cabinet as a central anchor piece in a hallway or reception room to contrast with neutral walls and contemporary architectural elements.

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