Superb Quality 19thc Finely Carved Japanese Meiji Period Padouk Shodana

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A late 19th century superb quality finely carved Japanese Meiji period padouk Shodana.

This cabinet (or shodana) consists of an arrangement of various sliding doors, shelves, cupboards and drawers.

The shodana has finely carved foliate decoration to the top and side with a central pair of sliding doors carved with chrysanthemums and bird decoration with geometric inlaid silver wire on the borders of the panels.

This leads down to an open section, the side panels being carved & pierced with bamboo designs and finely carved dragons to the front. This section has a superbly carved central divider of latticework, to the back are finely carved panels of birds including peacocks amongst chrysanthemums also with silver wire geometric inlaid decoration in the borders.

This leads down to a pair of cupboard doors, superbly carved with mountainous scenes, trees and temples also with inlaid silver wire inlaid decoration and each door having a small metal handle.

This section also has a bow-shaped cupboard carved with a vase of flowers with a cascading branch above, also with inlaid silver wire geometric inlaid decoration.

This leads down to three small carved drawers above carved and pierced foliate designs all supported by a carved and pierced base.

This cabinet is in exceptional condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Physical Dimensions

Height

167cm (65.75")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA430244

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS815

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A late 19th century superb quality finely carved Japanese Meiji period padouk Shodana.

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This cabinet (or shodana) consists of an arrangement of various sliding doors, shelves, cupboards and drawers.

LVS Decorative Arts

The shodana has finely carved foliate decoration to the top and side with a central pair of sliding doors carved with chrysanthemums and bird decoration with geometric inlaid silver wire on the borders of the panels.

fig 1. Superb quality 19thc finely carved Japanese Meiji period padouk Shodana — fig 1. Superb Quality 19thc Finely Carved Japanese Meiji Period Padouk Shodana

This leads down to an open section, the side panels being carved & pierced with bamboo designs and finely carved dragons to the front. This section has a superbly carved central divider of latticework, to the back are finely carved panels of birds including peacocks amongst chrysanthemums also with silver wire geometric inlaid decoration in the borders.

fig 2. Superb quality 19thc finely carved Japanese Meiji period padouk Shodana — fig 2. Superb Quality 19thc Finely Carved Japanese Meiji Period Padouk Shodana

This leads down to a pair of cupboard doors, superbly carved with mountainous scenes, trees and temples also with inlaid silver wire inlaid decoration and each door having a small metal handle.

This section also has a bow-shaped cupboard carved with a vase of flowers with a cascading branch above, also with inlaid silver wire geometric inlaid decoration.