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Fine and Rare 17th Century Japanese Mulberry Wood Gilt-Lacquer Cabinet on Stand
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An outstanding and rare, 17th-century Japanese mulberrywood gilt-lacquer cabinet raised on a later stand.
This fine and exceptional two-door, gilt-heightened cabinet - reputedly in mountain mulberry wood - decorated in the typical Japanese manner with objects of reverence, opens to reveal a number of graduated fitted drawers, including one secret compartment. The drawer fronts beautifully decorated with gilded branches, black leaves and red flowers. The ivory crysanthemums, with additional embellishments of delicate red and black details, and the geese (along with tiny insects) to the door fronts are exquisite. The interior of the doors gilded with birds and what appear to be mulberry fruit issuing from branches executed in black and gold.
Retains its side-carrying handles and a working door lock within the elaborate escutcheon; all mounts very-admirably worked. This antique is in excellent condition, of deep rich colour and patina.
Ivory License Ref Number: TN2V26DM
Export lacquer cabinets destined for Europe were later raised on stands as the Japanese traditionally sat on the floor.
The goose in Japanese art narrative represents, inter alia, poetry and autumn. The rooster was domesticated thousands of years ago, where it was hailed for its 'benevolence, faithfulness and courage'. The chrysanthemum (depicted on the cabinet door front) is the emblem of the highly-revered Japanese Imperial family.
REFERENCES & FURTHER READING:
V&A Explore The Collections - Cabinet On Stand
Mulberry: The Material Culture of Mulberry Trees - available on Amazon, for example.
- Dimensions:Height: 66.54 in (169 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1650
- Condition:Repaired: Some old minor separation in the joints of the doors, as one would expect in something of this age, has been most-expertly stabilised and made flush - thus there is no movement in the structure. Wear consistent with age and use. Retains its side-carrying handles and a working door lock within the elaborate escutcheon; all mounts highly-admirably worked. This antique is in excellent condition, of deep rich colour and patina.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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