Jewellery box - Wood - lacquer Meiji Taishō
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Antique Japanese lacquer jewellery cabinet, hand-painted in black with gilt decoration from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (c.1850–1900), made of wood, measuring 14.5 × 14.5 × 8.5 cm, with three drawers on the left, three smaller drawers behind a hinged door and one large lower drawer, with original metal pulls and honest age-related wear but functional drawers and door.
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Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet – Hand-Painted – Meiji/Taishō Period
Description
Charming antique Japanese lacquer jewellery cabinet dating from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (late 19th–early 20th century).
Crafted in black lacquer with delicate hand-painted gilt decoration featuring birds, flowers and foliage, this miniature cabinet reflects the elegant craftsmanship of traditional Japanese decorative arts.
The cabinet comprises:
Three drawers on the left
Three smaller drawers behind the hinged door
One large lower drawer
The original metal drawer pulls are present.
Condition
The cabinet shows honest age-related wear, including surface scratches, lacquer losses, rubbing to the gilt decoration and signs of use throughout, all consistent with its age.
The rear panel also displays age-related wear and old marks from previous storage.
The drawers and door function properly.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
A decorative and collectible antique Japanese cabinet, ideal for jewellery, curiosities or as an elegant display piece in an Asian art collection.
Antique Japanese Lacquer Jewellery Cabinet – Hand-Painted – Meiji/Taishō Period
Description
Charming antique Japanese lacquer jewellery cabinet dating from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (late 19th–early 20th century).
Crafted in black lacquer with delicate hand-painted gilt decoration featuring birds, flowers and foliage, this miniature cabinet reflects the elegant craftsmanship of traditional Japanese decorative arts.
The cabinet comprises:
Three drawers on the left
Three smaller drawers behind the hinged door
One large lower drawer
The original metal drawer pulls are present.
Condition
The cabinet shows honest age-related wear, including surface scratches, lacquer losses, rubbing to the gilt decoration and signs of use throughout, all consistent with its age.
The rear panel also displays age-related wear and old marks from previous storage.
The drawers and door function properly.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
A decorative and collectible antique Japanese cabinet, ideal for jewellery, curiosities or as an elegant display piece in an Asian art collection.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
lacquer Meiji Taishō
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Dynastic style/period
19th century
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14.5 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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