Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet - Meiji Period
This Japanese Meiji era (1868 - 1912) lacquered kodansu table cabinet and stand was made for export to The West at the height of Japonisme popularity at the beginning of the 20th century, ca 1900. This kodansu would be well suited as a jewellery cabinet and is decorated using the traditional maki-e technique.
It's decorated with a sparrow amongst flora and other floral detailing. It comprises two asymmetrical drawers over three small central drawers flanked by hinged cupboard doors. The doors open to reveal further drawers and shelves along with further floral artwork.
The Meiji era was a period of great change in Japan as it opened its ports to the West and transitioned from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. An appetite for Japonisme seized the West and as the foreign market grew the Meiji government actively promoted and funded the production and export of Japonisme work. Very few examples of Japanese exportware like this remained in Japan as they were mostly exported.
Dimensions:
30 x 15 x 41 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
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Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet - Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet - Meiji Period
This Japanese Meiji era (1868 - 1912) lacquered kodansu table cabinet and stand was made for export to The West at the height of Japonisme popularity at the beginning of the 20th century, ca 1900. This kodansu would be well suited as a jewellery cabinet and is decorated using the traditional maki-e technique.
It's decorated with a sparrow amongst flora and other floral detailing. It comprises two asymmetrical drawers over three small central drawers flanked by hinged cupboard doors. The doors open to reveal further drawers and shelves along with further floral artwork.
The Meiji era was a period of great change in Japan as it opened its ports to the West and transitioned from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. An appetite for Japonisme seized the West and as the foreign market grew the Meiji government actively promoted and funded the production and export of Japonisme work. Very few examples of Japanese exportware like this remained in Japan as they were mostly exported.
Dimensions:
30 x 15 x 41 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
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This Japanese Meiji era (1868 - 1912) lacquered kodansu table cabinet and stand was made for export to The West at the height of Japonisme popularity at the beginning of the 20th century, ca 1900. This kodansu would be well suited as a jewellery cabinet and is decorated using the traditional maki-e technique.
It's decorated with a sparrow amongst flora and other floral detailing. It comprises two asymmetrical drawers over three small central drawers flanked by hinged cupboard doors. The doors open to reveal further drawers and shelves along with further floral artwork.
The Meiji era was a period of great change in Japan as it opened its ports to the West and transitioned from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. An appetite for Japonisme seized the West and as the foreign market grew the Meiji government actively promoted and funded the production and export of Japonisme work. Very few examples of Japanese exportware like this remained in Japan as they were mostly exported.
Dimensions:
30 x 15 x 41 (wxdxh cms)
From Japan
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £15
More delivery options available at checkout
