Negoro Lacquer Japanese 4 Drawer Chest - Ca 1920 Stone & Marble These Sterling silver earrings were

These Sterling silver earrings were hand made by Rajasthani jewellers

making this both a functional and highly decorative piece of Chinese furniture

The simple yet practical design reflects the understated elegance of traditional Indian tableware

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Negoro Lacquer Japanese 4 Drawer Chest - Ca 1920 Stone & Marble These Sterling silver earrings wereThis striking small scale Japanese side dansu dates to circa 1920 and is decorated in Negoro lacquer a less common lacquer for tansu. During the 50's & 60's there was a well known dealer in Japan who refinished chests with negoro lacquer for the Western market. This finish of red lacquering Japanese furniture is known as negoro and originates in the 12th century AD although this lacquerwork would likely have been carried out during the 50's or 60's