Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet - Meiji Period Origin - England Sendai swordsmiths were famed for

Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high-quality work and turned their hand to tansu metalwork instead

32 x 22 x 100 (wxdxh cms)

Features: Domed lid

Supplied in a simple vintage black frame

Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Cabinet - Meiji Period Origin - England Sendai swordsmiths were famed forThis 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