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Large Highly Decorative Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €4,622     $5,017
£3,950
LVS Decorative Arts

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Large Highly Decorative Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet

19th century
Description

A large late 19th century (circa 1890) highly decorative Japanese Meiji period shodana cabinet.

This shodana consists of a carved cornice with frieze below depicting birds, floral and foliate decoration.

This leads down to an arrangement of twelve asymmetrical cupboards, sliding doors, open shelves and drawers with panels of applied bone, mother of pearl and ivory decoration depicting figures, birds, flowers and foliage creating decorative scenes influenced by nature.

The cabinet also consists of many pierced carvings of flowers, foliage and birds both to the front and panelled sides, all supported on a shaped and carved base.

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

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: QWXD6RRC

Size:

Height: 80.75'' / 205cm

Width: 62'' / 157.5cm

Depth: 14.75'' / 37.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1185605
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1325
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 large late 19th century (circa 1890) highly decorative Japanese Meiji period shodana cabinet.
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This shodana consists of a carved cornice with frieze below depicting birds, floral and foliate decoration.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers.
fig 1. Large Highly Decorative Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet

This leads down to an arrangement of twelve asymmetrical cupboards, sliding doors, open shelves and drawers with panels of applied bone, mother of pearl and ivory decoration depicting figures, birds, flowers and foliage creating decorative scenes influenced by nature.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers.
fig 2. Large Highly Decorative Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet

The cabinet also consists of many pierced carvings of flowers, foliage and birds both to the front and panelled sides, all supported on a shaped and carved base.

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

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: QWXD6RRC

Size:

Height: 80.75'' / 205cm

Width: 62'' / 157.5cm

Depth: 14.75'' / 37.5cm

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185605
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1325
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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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers.

Large Highly Decorative Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Shodana Cabinet

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers. View XIII
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LVS Decorative Arts
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers.
Large highly decorative late 19th century Japanese Meiji period shodana cabinet
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period dark brown shodana cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, carved foliage borders, and sliding cupboard doors inlaid with birds and flowers.
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A shodana is a traditional Japanese display cabinet featuring asymmetrical shelving, sliding doors, and small cupboards designed to exhibit art objects during the Meiji era.

These pieces typically incorporate dense hardwoods such as rosewood or teak, embellished with lacquerwork, mother-of-pearl, carved bone, and silver filigree inlays.

Authentic examples exhibit complex hand-carved framing, detailed Shibayama inlay work depicting flora or birds, lacquer panels, and period-appropriate hand-fitted joinery.

Position the piece as a focal statement against a plain backdrop, allowing the asymmetrical shelving and intricate inlay work to contrast with modern, minimalist architectural lines.

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