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Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century

About the Item

A Japanese lacquered altar table / box, Showa period, 1937. Teak and Cedar, lacquered in read and black on the outside. Exquisitely carved dragon design in the front and back. The top is detachable, to reveal a wide inner compartment. The black-lacquered top presents some wood warping, probably due to age and use. Some minor losses throughout the gilt finish are also present. Signed and dated at the bottom, August 1937.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Gilt,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. No structural issues. Wear consistent with age. Some warping on the wood lacquered surface. Minor gilt losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 THAI 69201stDibs: LU825010795633

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