Writing slope - Wood - Japan

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A wooden Japanese writing desk with butterfly and leaf décor on a black background, signed bottom right, made in Japan in the late 19th century for the European market, closed dimensions 33 x 26.5 x 10.5 cm, with a small interior compartment and lids adorned with flowers, in fairly good condition with some wear including a missing side drawer, non‑functional lock and a small loss in the wood.

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Beautiful and rare wooden escritoire with a Japanese-inspired decor on a black background. Decor of butterflies and leaves signed at the bottom right. Item made in Japan in the late 19th century for the European market. Small compartment inside with lids adorned with flowers.

Closed dimensions: 33 x 26.5 x 10.5 cm

Some flaws: missing drawer on the side, small wood losses, lock not functional and a small wood chip just above. Small holes in the green felt. The photos are part of the description. The escritoire will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number. Not available for delivery to the USA or to the Middle East.

Beautiful and rare wooden escritoire with a Japanese-inspired decor on a black background. Decor of butterflies and leaves signed at the bottom right. Item made in Japan in the late 19th century for the European market. Small compartment inside with lids adorned with flowers.

Closed dimensions: 33 x 26.5 x 10.5 cm

Some flaws: missing drawer on the side, small wood losses, lock not functional and a small wood chip just above. Small holes in the green felt. The photos are part of the description. The escritoire will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number. Not available for delivery to the USA or to the Middle East.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Model
butterfly decor
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
10.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
26.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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