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Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Box.
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Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Box.

19th century
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Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet/ Box with original gilt decoration.

Small proportions with pretty floral & bird decoration to the panelled door & with original metal hinges & lock.

Door opens to reveal three red lacquered decorated drawers, originally used for storing incense.

Gilt decoration on red lacquer of cranes in flight to the inside of the door.

Shaped plinth & original metal handle to the top.

A lovely, decorative item.

Dimensions:

Width 3 1/2 inches (9cm)

Height 4 3/4 inches (12cm)

Depth 5 inches (12.7cm)

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Charnwood Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquer Jewellery Box to the 19th Century.

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Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet/ Box with original gilt decoration.
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Small proportions with pretty floral & bird decoration to the panelled door & with original metal hinges & lock.
Charnwood Antiques
fig 1. A small gold-lacquered Japanese cabinet featuring a single door with hand-painted bird and flower motifs and dark metal hinges.
fig 1. Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Box.

Door opens to reveal three red lacquered decorated drawers, originally used for storing incense.

Gilt decoration on red lacquer of cranes in flight to the inside of the door.

Shaped plinth & original metal handle to the top.

A lovely, decorative item.

Dimensions:

Width 3 1/2 inches (9cm)

Height 4 3/4 inches (12cm)

Depth 5 inches (12.7cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquer Jewellery Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230540
Charnwood Antiques
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Archive I A small gold-lacquered Japanese cabinet featuring a single door with hand-painted bird and flower motifs and dark metal hinges.

Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Box.

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A small gold-lacquered Japanese cabinet featuring a single door with hand-painted bird and flower motifs and dark metal hinges.
Beautiful 19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Box.
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A small gold-lacquered Japanese cabinet featuring a single door with hand-painted bird and flower motifs and dark metal hinges.
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A kodansu is a traditional small-scale Japanese storage chest or cabinet, typically designed with a hinged front door that opens to reveal internal drawers. Originating in Japan for desktop or personal use, these items were historically crafted to store incense, calligraphy supplies, or personal jewellery.

Traditional Japanese lacquerware uses a base of seasoned wood, coated with resin harvested from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum tree. Metallic pigments, gold powder (maki-e), and gold leaf are applied for gilding, while iron or bronze fittings secure the door hinges and latch mechanisms.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often feature hand-applied gilt ornamentation, subtle surface craquelure, and heavy hand-forged or cast metal mounts with natural oxidisation. The underside and back typically reveal smooth dark lacquer or exposed wood showing age-related shrinkage and joinery techniques consistent with the Edo or Meiji periods.

Place the cabinet on a sideboard, desk, or open shelving unit to serve as a focal decorative object. Its golden surface and detailed hand-painted motifs contrast effectively against minimalist, neutral, or dark painted backdrops.

Keep lacquerware away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity, as UV light and dry environments cause cracking and fading. Dust lightly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding water, solvents, or abrasive polishes.
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