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Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquered Trunk on Stand

About the Item

Japanese black lacquered wood trunk with engraved cast brass corner mounts and bails for the lift off cover. The brasses retain traces of their original gilding. All four sides of the case have been decorated in a restrained design of flowers and butterflies, and the interior of the trunk retains its original watercolored paper. The trunk has been mounted on a custom forged iron stand. Japan, Meiji Period, 1868-1912.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
    The trunk rests on a custom contemporary iron stand. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28681stDibs: LU6534228337972
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