As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and exceptional Meiji period 1868-1912 nashiji lacquer and Shibayama kodansu cabinet, decorated throughout with cockerels formed from multi colored abalone shells, horn and other semi-precious materials, the solid silver mounts and carrying handle finely chiseled and gilded, the interior houses four richly lacquered graduated drawers fitted with silver gilt handles, the interior stylishly worked in lacquer decoration by a lacquer artist listed in the Wrangham collections as Kashosai, a truly outstanding kodansu cabinet of large proportions that was actually made by the Shibayama family.Provenance:Private UK Collection since the 1950''s and thence by descent.2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler - plate 37Literature :Kodansu cabinets of this type were very opulent and expensive gifts when made, in part due to the length of time involved to produce such a piece, the process would involv...