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Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
About the Item
The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a pair of short off-set drawers with organic-inspired metal pulls, over a single lower drawer fitted with a patinated metal bail handle, their fronts decorated with hand applied gold maki-e lacquer depicting a songbird amongst flowering branches.
Signed in characters on the underside.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In very good overall condition with minor losses to the glazing.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU272837668143
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