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19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet
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19th Century Japanese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet

19th century
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A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pole in a shaped panel, opening to reveal two shelves and five drawers, all above another five drawers decorated with birds in gilt, the panels with birds among pine and bamboo. Lovely quality and in great condition. Circa 1880.

35” x 18” x 48” high

89cms x 46cms 122cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Japanese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA942882
Dealers Internal Reference
3370
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pole in a shaped panel, opening to reveal two shelves and five drawers, all above another five drawers decorated with birds in gilt, the panels with birds among pine and bamboo. Lovely quality and in great condition. Circa 1880.

35” x 18” x 48” high

89cms x 46cms 122cms high

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Japanese Gilt Lacquered Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA942882
Dealers Internal Ref
3370
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive X A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts. View XIII
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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IP12 4RJ
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A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts.
19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet
Ref: SA942882
A 19th-century Japanese gilt lacquer tabletop cabinet featuring double doors with high-relief carved birds, several drawers, and decorative copper corner mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTabletop Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialLacquer, Gilt Wood, Copper Mounts
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsHigh relief carved birds, Geometric diaper patterns, Scroll top cresting, Hand-engraved metal mounts
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

A 19th-century Japanese lacquered cabinet, often known as a kodansu, is a compact storage chest featuring multi-layered urushi lacquer finishes, gold foil or dust highlights (maki-e), and intricate metal hand-hardware.

These cabinets are constructed from lightweight wood cores such as hinoki or paulownia, sealed with natural tree sap lacquer, decorated with pure gold and silver leaf, and fitted with hand-engraved copper or bronze mounts.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-applied high-relief carvings, natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate oxidisation on the metal mounts, and fine joinery on inner drawer slides.

Display the piece as a sculptural focal point on a low console table or sideboard, allowing its detailed narrative panels to contrast against neutral wall tones and minimal contemporary furnishings.

Keep the cabinet away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent timber warping and lacquer cracking, dusting gently with a soft dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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