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Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors

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A fine, vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu, Jewelry/miniature Chest with Tambour Doors in the Art Deco style, circa 1930. This exquisite, handcrafted jewelry chest has intricate inlaid marquetry designs in mahogany, fruitwood, ebony, elm, oak, walnut and other exotic species. Expertly crafted in Japan around 1930. There are delicate and fragile roll or tambour doors with two beautifully inlaid drawers with Japanese scenes behind. Below are three drawers with lovely marquetry.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One small tambour door metal tassel ring has been replaced. Tassels are original but one is faded, as it had been in a drawer. Wear consistent with age and use. Very minuscule veneer losses consistent with age and use. One single right hand drawer sticks slightly. The right tambour door sticks slightly. Overall, the piece is in remarkable condition, considering its age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6628242241342

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