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Late C19th Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Shodana Cabinet-on-stand .
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Shodana Cabinet-on-stand .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th Japanese Meiji period lacquer shodana or cabinet-on-stand.

Stylish exotic black and gold lacquered Japanese cabinet on a cabriole leg stand with an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, shelves and cupboards. Traditional painted decoration featuring. flowers , plants , birds and landscapes with mother of pearl /abalone-shell inlaid detailing. The interior of the doors with further decoration in contrasting coloured lacquer . The inside of the drawer linings also having been lacquered.

The top of the cabinet with a panel of extensive decoration, the ends having circular ‘mons’ motifs ( family crests) .

Fitted with patinated as bronze , engraved metal mounts .

Some minor historic wear and chips to the cabinet , the shaped cabriole leg stand with some damage and losses to the lacquer, particularly to the ‘knees’ .

Constructed in 2 parts for ease of movement and transportation.

Finished and decorated to all sides , of freestanding design.

H 57"

D 20"

W 36".

Japan c. 1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Japanese Lacquer Shodana Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 02471995
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Dense sprinkled-gold nashiji lacquer inside the doors: skilled Japanese craftsmanship.
Hand-engraved copper corner mounts: traditional metalwork before stamped mass production.
Hand-cut iridescent shell petals: decorative inlay work.
Fine web of surface age lines across the base plinth: gradual shrinkage over time.
Black lacquer rubbed through along exposed edges: handling over many years.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
144.7803cm (57.00")
Width
91.4402cm (36.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA210285
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 300
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th Japanese Meiji period lacquer shodana or cabinet-on-stand.
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Stylish exotic black and gold lacquered Japanese cabinet on a cabriole leg stand with an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, shelves and cupboards.
M Lees and Sons

Traditional painted decoration featuring. flowers , plants , birds and landscapes with mother of pearl /abalone-shell inlaid detailing. The interior of the doors with further decoration in contrasting coloured lacquer . The inside of the drawer linings also having been lacquered.

fig 1. Late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period black lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand with gold maki-e pictorial panels, asymmetrical shelves, and engraved metal fitments.
fig 1. Late C19th Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Shodana Cabinet-on-stand .

The top of the cabinet with a panel of extensive decoration, the ends having circular ‘mons’ motifs ( family crests) .

Fitted with patinated as bronze , engraved metal mounts .

Some minor historic wear and chips to the cabinet , the shaped cabriole leg stand with some damage and losses to the lacquer, particularly to the ‘knees’ .

Constructed in 2 parts for ease of movement and transportation.

Finished and decorated to all sides , of freestanding design.

H 57"

D 20"

W 36".

Japan c. 1890

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Japanese Lacquer Shodana Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 02471995
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Dense sprinkled-gold nashiji lacquer inside the doors: skilled Japanese craftsmanship.
Hand-engraved copper corner mounts: traditional metalwork before stamped mass production.
Hand-cut iridescent shell petals: decorative inlay work.
Fine web of surface age lines across the base plinth: gradual shrinkage over time.
Black lacquer rubbed through along exposed edges: handling over many years.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
144.7803cm (57.00")
Width
91.4402cm (36.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA210285
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 300
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I Late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period black lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand with gold maki-e pictorial panels, asymmetrical shelves, and engraved metal fitments.

Late C19th Japanese Meiji Period Lacquer Shodana Cabinet-on-stand .

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 369
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Late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period black lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand with gold maki-e pictorial panels, asymmetrical shelves, and engraved metal fitments.
Late C19th Japanese Meiji period lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand .
Ref: SA210285
Late nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period black lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand with gold maki-e pictorial panels, asymmetrical shelves, and engraved metal fitments.
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  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialLacquer, Wood, Gold Leaf, Brass Mounts
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsMaki-e floral decoration, Asymmetrical shelving, Cabriole stand base, Etched metal mountings
  • SizeH 144.7803 cm (57 in) x W 91.4402 cm (36 in) x D 50.8001 cm (20 in)

This Japanese Meiji period black lacquer shodana cabinet-on-stand dates from the nineteenth century and incorporates an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, shelves, and cupboards constructed in two separate parts. The surface displays black and gold lacquered finishes featuring traditional painted pictorial panels of flowers, plants, birds, and landscapes, enhanced by mother-of-pearl and abalone-shell inlay, circular mon family crests on the ends, and patinated bronze-effect engraved metal mountings with small drop handles. The structure rests upon a shaped cabriole leg stand base, showing minor historic wear and chips on the cabinet alongside damage and lacquer losses on the knees of the stand. The physical dimensions measure 144.78 cm high, 91.4402 cm wide, and 50.8001 cm deep. Designed as a freestanding item decorated on all sides, this piece functions as a decorative display and storage cabinet suitable for a library or living space.

FAQs

A shodana is a traditional Japanese storage and display cabinet developed for holding books, scrolls, and decorative objects. During the Meiji period (18681912), cabinetmakers refined these pieces with asymmetrical shelving, small drawers, sliding doors, and decorative Urushi lacquer finishes to appeal to both domestic and export markets.

These cabinets are typically constructed from native Japanese timber such as cryptomeria or keyaki wood, covered in multiple layers of natural Urushi sap lacquer. Decorative details are achieved using maki-e (sprinkled metallic powders), mother-of-pearl inlays, and engraved copper or brass mounts.

Authentic pieces exhibit fine joinery, hand-applied lacquer with depth and subtle age-related crazing, and hand-etched metal hardware. The gold decoration typically features raised relief work (takamaki-e) or fine polished metallic dust detailing rather than modern painted enamel.

A lacquered shodana serves as a focal statement piece in neutral or dark-toned rooms. Pair it with contemporary minimalist background elements or display it alongside structured ceramic forms to highlight its detailed gold ornamentation and historic silhouette.

Lacquerware requires a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, which can cause the wood substrate to shrink and crack the lacquer. Dust gently with a soft dry microfibre cloth and avoid water, solvent cleaners, or commercial furniture polishes.
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