Japanese Works of Art - 12th November 2019

Lot 288

λ A JAPANESE DISPLAY CABINET

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

λ A JAPANESE DISPLAY CABINET, SHODANA

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

Of rectangular shape, the upper section with two sliding doors, three open shelves underneath with reticulated bands of scrolling tendrils, two further doors beneath and a cupboard to the right, the lower section with two short drawers, the surface decorated in mother of pearl, gold lacquer and ivory inlays depicting birds and flowers, all raised on a four-legged base, 108.5cm. (2)

Provenance: an English private collection, Dorset. Purchased in these rooms, 15th November 2012, lot 455.