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Large 19th Century Japanese Shodona
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €21,645     $23,495
£18,500

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Large 19th Century Japanese Shodona

19th century
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A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having decorative C scrolls either side, the cabinet consisting of various shelves, panels, cupboards and drawers painted and inlaid with mother of pearl and bone, the carved and pierced fretwork is very good quality and the handles on the doors are engraved bone. The cabinet sitting on a separate stand which has carved floral fretwork and scroll feet. This piece is in excellent condition and the detail is truly superb, a fine work of art. Circa 1880.

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: 5MEFPN6S

54 1/2” x 18” x 82” high

138cms x 46cms x 209cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Japanese Shodona Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219632
Dealers Internal Reference
3227
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having decorative C scrolls either side, the cabinet consisting of various shelves, panels, cupboards and drawers painted and inlaid with mother of pearl and bone, the carved and pierced fretwork is very good quality and the handles on the doors are engraved bone. The cabinet sitting on a separate stand which has carved floral fretwork and scroll feet. This piece is in excellent condition and the detail is truly superb, a fine work of art. Circa 1880.

Please note: Registered as exempt under the Ivory Act 2018

REF: 5MEFPN6S

54 1/2” x 18” x 82” high

138cms x 46cms x 209cms high

Height
209cm (82.28")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Japanese Shodona Display Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219632
Dealers Internal Ref
3227
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large 19th-century Japanese hardwood Shodona cabinet featuring asymmetric shelves, carved dragon cresting, and panel doors adorned with lacquer and mother-of-pearl bird motifs.
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A Shodona is a traditional Japanese cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, small cupboard doors, and drawers designed specifically for displaying books, art objects, and tea ceremony utensils.

These cabinets are typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as keyaki or rosewood and decorated using gold maki-e lacquer, carved bone, ivory, and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces display high-relief Shibayama inlay work, complex joinery without modern fasteners, dense carving along the cresting rail, and multi-layered lacquer finishes.

Position the cabinet as a focal point against a neutral wall in a living room, hallway, or study, pairing it with minimal modern ceramics to highlight the elaborate woodwork.

Maintain stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and lacquer checking, dusting lightly with a dry microfiber cloth.
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