Cabinet, Maki-e Lacquer, Japan, Edo Period, 17th-18th Century.

Large Japanese wooden cabinet covered with lacquer and gilding. The lock of the flap and the corners are made of copper, with an engraved decoration. Behind the flap are smaller and larger drawers, one of which has a lock. The decoration of the flap, covered in partially convex lacquer, represents a peony botan flower (called in Japan "king of a hundred flowers", it is a symbol of favorable development, luck, wealth and nobility). The top of the cabinet is decorated with a representation of a camellia tsubaki in bloom (the camellia, also called "winter rose" because it blooms from December to April, announces the arrival of spring, the red variety is a symbol of love). The sides of the cabinet are also decorated with representations of flowers and are equipped with two carrying handles. The edges of the cabinets are decorated with strips of brown lacquer with gilded decoration (maki-e).

Japan, Edo period, 17th-18th century.

Length 63 cm, width 37 cm, height 46 cm.

Condition as seen in the photographs, relatively good, there are rubbing, minor losses, swelling of the wood. Free shipping within EU. ! I send parcels by insured mail (DPD or DHL). All items are packed very carefully. Payment by international bank transfer.