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Fine Japanese Shibayama Table Screen.
For sale by Donald Allison Antiques
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Fine Japanese Shibayama Table Screen.

1900 - 1920
Description

A nice quality DOUBLE sided shibayama table screen decorated in Mother of Pearl , Ivory and good quality Gold lacquer . Very unusual to be reversable , the stand excellently carved fine timber . The disc decorated on one side with an ivory grasshopper amongst MOP flowers and gold lacquer , the reverse with a gold lacquer butterfly , MOP flowers .

The condition is very good although the side with the butterfly has some nibbles on the outer rim edge , the panels are undamaged .

CITES exemption No. PDK19T5R . For UK sale only , which is free pack and post.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Shibayama Table Screen to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233259
Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

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A nice quality DOUBLE sided shibayama table screen decorated in Mother of Pearl , Ivory and good quality Gold lacquer . Very unusual to be reversable , the stand excellently carved fine timber .
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The disc decorated on one side with an ivory grasshopper amongst MOP flowers and gold lacquer , the reverse with a gold lacquer butterfly , MOP flowers.
Donald Allison Antiques

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fig 1. A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand.
fig 1. Fine Japanese Shibayama Table Screen.

The condition is very good although the side with the butterfly has some nibbles on the outer rim edge , the panels are undamaged .

CITES exemption No. PDK19T5R . For UK sale only , which is free pack and post.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Shibayama Table Screen to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233259
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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Archive I A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand.

Fine Japanese Shibayama Table Screen.

Archive II A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View II
Archive III A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View III
Archive IV A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View IV
Archive V A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View V
Archive VI A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View VI
Archive VII A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand. View VII
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Donald Allison Antiques
Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/donaldallison
Verified Since Jun 2018
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Donald Allison Antiques
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A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand.
Fine Japanese Shibayama Table Screen.
Ref: SA1233259
A circular dark wood Japanese table screen featuring raised mother-of-pearl floral and insect inlays, set within a carved hardwood stand.
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  • ObjectTable Screens
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialHardwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsChrysanthemum motif, Insect relief inlay, Carved scroll stand, Circular medallion frame
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Japanese table screen from the Meiji period combines dark brown hardwood, mother-of-pearl, bone, brass, and gold lacquer. A circular medallion frame holds a disc with raised chrysanthemum motifs, an insect relief inlay, and a carved scroll stand. The dark timber shows rich grain and sits on shaped, stepped feet with an openwork carved frieze and vertical upright posts supporting the central panel. The entire piece measures 27 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. It functions as a decorative tabletop display suitable for placement on a sideboard top or desk within a gentleman's library or study. Crafted in 1900, this double-sided shibayama screen displays intricate craftsmanship with detailed inlay work. One side features an ivory grasshopper amongst mother-of-pearl flowers and gold lacquer, while the reverse shows a gold lacquer butterfly and mother-of-pearl flowers. A polished brass rim encircles the disc, and white bone supports flank the panel. The timber displays a warm polish and natural variations in tone, while the carved stand exhibits precise openwork scroll patterns. The structure is stable, with minor nibbles on the outer rim edge of the reverse side and undamaged panels, preserving its historical character.

FAQs

Originating in late eighteenth-century Japan and widely produced during the Meiji period, Shibayama is a technique of embellishing surfaces with high-relief inlays of shell, bone, horn, and metals. Table screens incorporating this work were designed as decorative scholars desk items and export art.

Shibayama items typically feature a foundation of polished lacquer or dark hardwood, embellished with intricately carved inlays made from mother-of-pearl, ivory, bone, tortoiseshell, and brass, held within a structural wood frame.

Authentic period pieces exhibit finely carved three-dimensional relief inlay work with naturalistic detail, precise joinery, motifs such as insects and flora, and natural patination across the hardwood supporting frame.

Position the table screen on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside contemporary ceramics or brass objects to create a focal point that highlights historic hand craftwork.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical solvents, liquid polishes, or water which can degrade organic shell and bone inlays. Position the piece away from direct sunlight, fireplaces, and central heating vents to prevent warping.
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