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Small Japanese Parquetry Wood Chest of Drawers browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Furniture: Pre 1920: item # 364891 Please refer to our stock # 11A-108 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book SOLD |
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This handsome miniature chest of drawers (“ko dansu” or “ko bako”) is meticulously hand crafted with contrasting hardwood inlays in an overall diagonal checkerboard pattern. Meiji period (1868-1912). On both sides of the chest, cut out finger holes are carved in the shape of pine boughs to facilitate lifting and carrying the chest. There are four drawers in varied shapes and sizes, and the original drawer pull hardware is bronze. With the exception of the bottom, the entire surface of the chest and drawers is covered in the unusual checkerboard parquetry pattern. The patina is rich and mellow, with a lush depth and sheen to the finish of the dense hardwoods. During the Meiji period, parquetry was produced mainly in the centers of Shizuoka and Hakone. The “yosegi” technique was a decoration which relied on the inherent beauty, grain and natural colors of various kinds of wood. Slices of different woods were cut into various shapes and sizes and reassembled into one sheet to enable the grains of each slice to appear more distinctive. The checkerboard pattern was called “ichi-matsu yosegi.” This box was likely used as a scholar’s box to hold paper, brushes and ink. CONDITION is very good considering its age and usage, with only a couple of minor areas of restoration. DIMENSIONS: 13” (33 cm) wide, 9 ½” (24 cm) high, 10 ¼” (26 cm) deep. |
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