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Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

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Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand H 56,9 cm x W 30,4 cm x D 42,1 cm Mirror: L 28,3 cm x W 28,2 cm x H 0,5 cm It comes from a private Japanese art collector in Netherlands.
  • Creator:
    Vintage Japanese Monochrome (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Valladolid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2943333746052

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