Miniature cabinet - Wood - Japan - Tansu

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A Japanese Tansu‑style miniature cabinet in wood, 46 cm high, 35 cm wide and 17 cm deep, black lacquer with hand‑painted gold floral motifs and birds, mother‑of‑pearl inlays and colored accents, metal fittings, origin Japan, from a private collection, in reasonable condition and authentic.

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A highly decorative and finely detailed Asian side or jewelry cabinet (Tansu style), executed in traditional black lacquer.

This unique piece of furniture is richly decorated with hand-painted gold-colored floral scrolls, birds and floral motifs. The design is finely inlaid with glossy mother-of-pearl elements and colored accents (raden technique) that glow beautifully in the light.
It the cabinet features a very practical and varied interior layout: beautifully finished with characteristic metal fittings and closures.

This cabinet is not only a functional storage space for jewelry or valuables, but also an absolute showpiece in both a classic, eclectic, and modern interior.

A highly decorative and finely detailed Asian side or jewelry cabinet (Tansu style), executed in traditional black lacquer.

This unique piece of furniture is richly decorated with hand-painted gold-colored floral scrolls, birds and floral motifs. The design is finely inlaid with glossy mother-of-pearl elements and colored accents (raden technique) that glow beautifully in the light.
It the cabinet features a very practical and varied interior layout: beautifully finished with characteristic metal fittings and closures.

This cabinet is not only a functional storage space for jewelry or valuables, but also an absolute showpiece in both a classic, eclectic, and modern interior.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Tansu
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Height
46 cm
Width
35 cm
Title of artwork
Miniature cabinet
Depth
17 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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