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1920-1940 Mother of Pearl and Abalone Picture in Red Lacquered Frame
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1920-1940 Mother of Pearl and Abalone Picture in Red Lacquered Frame

1920 - 1940
Description

Circa 1920-1940 a peaceful scene created in mother of pearl and abalone shell on a painted black background with the original red lacquered frame.

It is all original and in good condition with just a little sign of wear around the edges of the frame - see lower side of main photograph -and some surface lines in the black background, see photo 3.

The frame measures 53cm in length and approximately 42cm across; the image itself is 42 x 37cm.

Postage and packing is included in the price for UK mainland only and for overseas or remote parts of the UK please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Picture to the 1930s.

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Description
Circa 1920-1940 a peaceful scene created in mother of pearl and abalone shell on a painted black background with the original red lacquered frame.
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It is all original and in good condition with just a little sign of wear around the edges of the frame - see lower side of main photograph -and some surface lines in the black background, see photo 3.
Lancaster Antiques
fig 1. An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background.
fig 1. 1920-1940 Mother of Pearl and Abalone Picture in Red Lacquered Frame

The frame measures 53cm in length and approximately 42cm across; the image itself is 42 x 37cm.

Postage and packing is included in the price for UK mainland only and for overseas or remote parts of the UK please contact us for a delivery quote.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Lancaster Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Picture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA561384
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An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background.
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Archive I An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background.

1920-1940 Mother of Pearl and Abalone Picture in Red Lacquered Frame

Archive II An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background. View II
Archive III An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background. View III
Archive IV An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background. View IV
Archive V An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background. View V
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An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background.
1920-1940 MOTHER OF PEARL AND ABALONE PICTURE IN RED LACQUERED FRAME
Ref: SA561384
An oval red-lacquered framed artwork depicting a Japanese scene with Mount Fuji and a rickshaw in mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay against a black background.
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Raden is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where cut pieces of iridescent mother-of-pearl and abalone shell are inlaid into lacquered wood surfaces to create detailed pictorial compositions.

These artworks are constructed using natural timber panels coated in sap-based Urushi lacquer, decorated with hand-cut mother-of-pearl or abalone nacre, and finished with hand-painted pigments.

Authentic period pieces show hand-cut shell elements with distinct natural colour variation, hand-painted floral borders, and organic wear to the lacquered timber backing.

Display these framed panels in narrow spaces, entryways, or as part of a gallery wall alongside minimalist or eclectic furnishings to highlight the iridescent texture.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and excess moisture to prevent cracking of the lacquer and loss of shell inlay, dusting only with a soft microfibre cloth.
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