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
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Internal Reference: ML 300
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA210285
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 144.7803cm (57.0inches)Width is 91.4402cm (36.0inches)Depth is 50.8001cm (20.0inches)
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