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Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880
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Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880

19th century
Description

Impressive Japanese display cabinet dating from the Meiji period

The glazed door opens to reveal an arrangement of shaped display shelves

Surmounted by an elaborate pierced crest carved with a dragon amongst swirling clouds

Further decorated with phoenix birds, flowers and scrolling foliage

The deeply carved openwork base is raised on substantial cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet

A highly decorative statement piece offering generous display space

Japanese origin

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

50.8 (129) x 23.6 (60) x 78.7 (200) RS

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Japanese Meiji Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

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SA1236832
Description
Impressive Japanese display cabinet dating from the Meiji period

The glazed door opens to reveal an arrangement of shaped display shelves

Surmounted by an elaborate pierced crest carved with a dragon amongst swirling clouds

fig 1. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji display cabinet featuring a dragon pediment, glazed door, and tiered asymmetrical shelves.
fig 1. Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880

Further decorated with phoenix birds, flowers and scrolling foliage

The deeply carved openwork base is raised on substantial cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet

A highly decorative statement piece offering generous display space

fig 2. An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji display cabinet featuring a dragon pediment, glazed door, and tiered asymmetrical shelves.
fig 2. Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880

Japanese origin

Circa 1880

Offered in great shape

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Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM).
Canonbury Antiques

Width x Depth x Height

50.8 (129) x 23.6 (60) x 78.7 (200) RS

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Japanese Meiji Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236832
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Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880

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An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji display cabinet featuring a dragon pediment, glazed door, and tiered asymmetrical shelves.
Japanese Meiji Cabinet Carved Bookcase Hardwood 1880
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An intricately carved dark hardwood Japanese Meiji display cabinet featuring a dragon pediment, glazed door, and tiered asymmetrical shelves.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialHardwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDragon crest pediment, Floral high-relief carving, Asymmetrical shelving, Carved cabriole legs
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Meiji period export furniture, produced between 1868 and 1912, combines traditional Japanese woodcarving techniques with Western furniture forms. These pieces often feature high-relief carvings of mythical dragons, flora, and fauna, crafted specifically for European and American markets.

Craftsmen utilised dense Asian hardwoods such as keyaki, rosewood, and ebony-stained timber. Cabinets frequently incorporated glass panels, hand-cast metal fittings, and polished lacquer finishes.

Authentic items exhibit hand-carved details with deep relief and undercut elements, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and asymmetrical interior shelf layouts known as shodana framing.

Positioning the cabinet against a plain, neutral backdrop allows the intricate timber silhouette to function as a focal point. It can be illuminated with contemporary ambient lighting and paired with understated ceramics to balance the detailed carving.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinking or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade natural beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood.
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