Early C20th Japanese Carved Lacquer Taisho Period Low Reception or Coffee Table.

Early C20th Japanese carved lacquer Taisho period low reception or coffee table.

Highly-decorative Japanese lacquer low table made in the reign of the Emperor Taisho . The top decorated with bold raised lacquer chrysanthemum flower heads and featuring a pea-hen and peacock , the 'eyes' of the tail feathers inlaid with abalone shell detail. Strong bold colours in vivid contrast to the black lacquer ground.

Raised on bold scrolled feet , the correspondingly decorated friezes with pierced detail .

In 'as found' , country-house condition with some chipping and wear to the lacquer and with an historic join gap to the centre of the top . Nonetheless a bold decorative statement to add impact and exotic Oriental flair to a design scheme .

In strong , useable condition.

H 14"

W 44"

D 20"

Japan c. 1920

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