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Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880
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Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880

19th century
Description

Fine Japanese carved hardwood display cabinet dating from the Meiji period

Profusely carved throughout with birds, flowers, foliage, buildings and traditional landscape scenes

The asymmetrical arrangement features numerous shelves, cupboards, drawers and display compartments

Surmounted by an impressive pierced crest with carved birds amongst flowering branches

Further carving decorates the sides, apron and substantial scroll feet

A highly decorative statement piece offering both display space and useful storage

Circa 1880

The Meiji period (1868–1912) was an era of rapid modernisation in Japan, during which traditional craftsmen produced highly decorative works for both domestic and international markets

Meiji furniture is often distinguished by intricate carving, asymmetrical arrangements and detailed depictions of birds, flowers, landscapes and traditional Japanese architecture

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 (127) x 19.7 (50) x 90.9 (231) RS

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

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

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SA1236835
Description
Fine Japanese carved hardwood display cabinet dating from the Meiji period
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Profusely carved throughout with birds, flowers, foliage, buildings and traditional landscape scenes.
Canonbury Antiques

The asymmetrical arrangement features numerous shelves, cupboards, drawers and display compartments

fig 1. An intricately carved dark brown Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, relief-carved cupboard doors, and a decorative cresting piece.
fig 1. Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880

Surmounted by an impressive pierced crest with carved birds amongst flowering branches

Further carving decorates the sides, apron and substantial scroll feet

A highly decorative statement piece offering both display space and useful storage

fig 2. An intricately carved dark brown Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, relief-carved cupboard doors, and a decorative cresting piece.
fig 2. Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880

Circa 1880

The Meiji period (1868–1912) was an era of rapid modernisation in Japan, during which traditional craftsmen produced highly decorative works for both domestic and international markets

Meiji furniture is often distinguished by intricate carving, asymmetrical arrangements and detailed depictions of birds, flowers, landscapes and traditional Japanese architecture

fig 3. An intricately carved dark brown Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, relief-carved cupboard doors, and a decorative cresting piece.
fig 3. Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 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 (127) x 19.7 (50) x 90.9 (231) RS

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1236835
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An intricately carved dark brown Japanese Meiji period display cabinet featuring asymmetrical open shelves, relief-carved cupboard doors, and a decorative cresting piece.
Japanese Carved Display Cabinet Meiji Period Japan 1880
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAsymmetrical shelves, Pierced scroll cresting, Relief carved panels, Plinth base
  • SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Produced during Japans Meiji era from 1868 to 1912, these cabinets, often termed shodana, were constructed for domestic display and export, featuring intricate hand-carved relief work and asymmetrical shelf configurations.

Craftsmen utilised dense hardwoods such as keyaki or rosewood, applying traditional joinery methods combined with high-relief carvings depicting natural scenery, dragons, and flora.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with subtle irregularities, staggered asymmetric shelf arrangements, hand-fitted doors and small drawers, and natural age-related patination on the dark wood.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to emphasize its carved outline, leaving ample surrounding space so the intricate woodwork functions as a visual focal point.

Remove dust using a soft natural-bristle brush or microfibre cloth, maintain stable room humidity to prevent timber movement, and apply clear beeswax sparingly to preserve the surface.
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