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Japanese Red and Black Lacquer Chest with Silver Maki E Design, Taisho Period

About the Item

An antique Japanese, five drawer, black lacquered small chest. It features a pine and blossom decoration in silver maki e on each drawer front, outlined in graphic red lacquer diamond backgrounds. The hardware is equally decorative silver drawer handles. The chest is an unusually decorative, high quality example, with a striking and elegant design. Taisho period, early 1920's.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Wood,Gilt,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Prahran, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JF22WW3021stDibs: LU1256227585402
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