Yamagata bô’dansu 棒箪笥 (cabinet of drawers with a locking bar) - Wood, Iron - Japan - Early Meiji period (Second half 19th century)
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An original Yamagata bô’dansu cabinet of drawers from the early Meiji period in Japan, in excellent condition, made of wood and iron, 66 cm high, 64.8 cm wide and 37 cm deep, with three full‑width drawers and a medium drawer beside an iron‑clad hinged door behind which are two smaller drawers, featuring a blackish‑brown front lacquer and translucent reddish‑brown top and sides, circular iron lock plates with concentric rings, chrysanthemum knobs, gunbai‑shaped bail handles and corner fittings, and including a certificate of authenticity on shipment.
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A striking Yamagata small cabinet of drawers 小箪笥 (ko’dansu) in a single section. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed in Japan.
The front has a lustrous blackish-brown lacquer finish, while the top and sides are finished in translucent reddish-brown lacquer that reveals the natural wood grain. The darker front has mellowed towards brown with age.
The cabinet is arranged with three full-width drawers and a medium-sized drawer beside a heavily iron-clad hinged door. Behind the door are two smaller drawers.
The drawers have circular iron lock plates decorated with concentric rings and raised chrysanthemum-shaped knobs. Sturdy gunbai-shaped iron bail handles, corner fittings and the richly ornamented cupboard door complete the front. Cabinets of this type are associated with Tsuruoka 鶴岡 and the wider Shônai 庄内 region of Yamagata Prefecture 山形県.
Period: Japan – Early Meiji period (second half of the 19th century).
Dimensions:
Height 66 cm, Width 64.8 cm, Depth 37 cm.
In very good restored condition, with traces of age and use, including superficial scratches on the top. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA striking Yamagata small cabinet of drawers 小箪笥 (ko’dansu) in a single section. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed in Japan.
The front has a lustrous blackish-brown lacquer finish, while the top and sides are finished in translucent reddish-brown lacquer that reveals the natural wood grain. The darker front has mellowed towards brown with age.
The cabinet is arranged with three full-width drawers and a medium-sized drawer beside a heavily iron-clad hinged door. Behind the door are two smaller drawers.
The drawers have circular iron lock plates decorated with concentric rings and raised chrysanthemum-shaped knobs. Sturdy gunbai-shaped iron bail handles, corner fittings and the richly ornamented cupboard door complete the front. Cabinets of this type are associated with Tsuruoka 鶴岡 and the wider Shônai 庄内 region of Yamagata Prefecture 山形県.
Period: Japan – Early Meiji period (second half of the 19th century).
Dimensions:
Height 66 cm, Width 64.8 cm, Depth 37 cm.
In very good restored condition, with traces of age and use, including superficial scratches on the top. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Early Meiji period (Second half 19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Wood, Iron
Height
66 cm
Width
64.8 cm
Title of artwork
Yamagata bô’dansu 棒箪笥 (cabinet of drawers with a locking bar)
Depth
37 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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