Miniature Furniture Called Kodansu (pair)

Two charming small Japanese pieces of furniture, called Kodansu, dating from around 1900.
Made of lacquered wood.
The fronts of the drawers, doors, and side panels are traditionally decorated with birds in flight and branches.
Three side drawers of varying sizes, increasing in volume toward the bottom, a large drawer at the bottom, and a side door that opens on a metal hinge with a small pivoting latch.
The birds are rendered in pronounced relief and gilded using the Japanese technique known as takamaki-e.
All of the decorative elements are set against a background imitating tortoiseshell.
The back of each piece features a gilded design on a black background depicting herbs accompanied by a stylized butterfly.
Chiseled metal corner fittings.
These small pieces of furniture—often table-top or travel-sized—are used to store jewelry and/or all kinds of small items.
Several layers of lacquer, small scattered blisters, and occasional wear on the varnish; a chip in one corner of the baseboard—see the detailed photos.
These pieces remain attractive, however; they have been used… and are at least a century old!
Note: Sold as a pair.
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Price is non-negotiable.
Shipping: €15 for mainland France. Other destinations: contact me.