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Miniature Shodana Display Tansu with Makie Lacquer browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Lacquer: Pre 1920: item # 440181 Please refer to our stock # 11E-133 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book $975 |
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| This diminutive hardwood display stand with silver mounts has been decorated overall with gold makie lacquer landscape decoration. Meiji period (1868-1912). The stand, which is made entirely of keyaki wood, has developed a rich mellow patina resulting from time. Keyaki, the most expensive of Japanese hardwoods, has a beautiful dense grain and is sturdy and long-lasting, requiring little maintenance. The lovely gold hiramakie (flat lacquer) and takamakie (raised lacquer) decoration on the front drawers depicts a mountainous landscape scene. Various different landscape designs highlight the two internal shelves, the top shelf, the sides and the back – all in superb detail. The metalwork is crafted entirely from silver. Of particular note are the three drawer pulls which have been sculpted into intricate floral shapes. The interiors of the three drawers are finished in fine nashiji (pearskin) sprinkled gold lacquer on a black ground. As a full-sized piece of furniture, a shodana is typically an open, tiered asymmetrical shelving unit for display and storage of books and related objects. This miniature version would make a lovely display stand or jewelry box. Overall condition is excellent, with only minor wear consistent with age and usage. There is a crack on the top which has been caused by dryness. The lacquer work is incredibly well done. Dimensions: 9 ¼” high, 10 ¼” wide, 6 ¼” deep. Price: | |||||||||||||||
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