Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana (Cabinet)

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

An early 20th century Japanese red lacquered decorative freestanding shodana (cabinet).

The body of this shodana is finished in a red lacquer with tree, flower, foliate and bird decoration to the front, sides and back making this a freestanding piece, if required.

The shodana consists of an arrangement of various sliding doors, cupboards and drawers all with black lacquered background with fine gold and silver decoration of foliate, floral, fruit and bird designs.

The top section has four lacquered siding doors leading down to an open shelf section to the centre with Mount Fuji to the back with a bridge infront.

This leads down to further lacquered cupboards, sliding doors and drawers all supported on confirming original shaped red lacquered base.

This piece is in good, original condition with a few knocks/marks commensurate with age and use, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home - this is a very useful item for displaying and storing items.

Physical Dimensions

Height

142cm (55.91")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA495785

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS930

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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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

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

An early 20th century Japanese red lacquered decorative freestanding shodana (cabinet).

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The body of this shodana is finished in a red lacquer with tree, flower, foliate and bird decoration to the front, sides and back making this a freestanding piece, if required.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Early 20th century Japanese red lacquered shodana (cabinet) — fig 1. Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana (Cabinet)

The shodana consists of an arrangement of various sliding doors, cupboards and drawers all with black lacquered background with fine gold and silver decoration of foliate, floral, fruit and bird designs.

fig 2. Early 20th century Japanese red lacquered shodana (cabinet) — fig 2. Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana (Cabinet)

The top section has four lacquered siding doors leading down to an open shelf section to the centre with Mount Fuji to the back with a bridge infront.

This leads down to further lacquered cupboards, sliding doors and drawers all supported on confirming original shaped red lacquered base.

fig 3. Early 20th century Japanese red lacquered shodana (cabinet) — fig 3. Early 20th Century Japanese Red Lacquered Shodana (Cabinet)

This piece is in good, original condition with a few knocks/marks commensurate with age and use, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home - this is a very useful item for displaying and storing items.