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Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

$2,700
£2,028.32
€2,338.98
CA$3,746.60
A$4,163.30
CHF 2,181.61
MX$51,055.47
NOK 27,825.22
SEK 26,176.94
DKK 17,457.14
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A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top with upturned scroll ends. Eight drawers of various shapes and sizes adorn the exterior of the cabinet. Doors on either side open to reveal interiors fitted with cubby holes over a single drawer. The front of the cabinet is decorated with scattered geometric marquetry patterns of various design utilizing contrasting woods, including hardwood and burl, all in the yosegi zaiku technique. The sides and top of the cabinet of black lacquer with maki-e lacquer painted designs of flowers and grasses. The back of plain black lacquer with two hoops for hanging. The interior of the cabinet doors and the interior drawers decorated in the wakasa lacquer technique, with gold rhomboid accents against a polished black lacquer ground. Overall a striking accent piece and nice example of Japanese yosegi zaiku marquetry work.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Some hardware replaced, including one hinge, and several drawer pulls. Repaired: A horizontal repair to the back of the top section, as seen in photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In overall very good condition for age and displays well. Scattered loss to the lacquer. Missing the keys. One door slightly askew. Some replaced hardware.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894741777152

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