Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Clothes 5 x H24 cm

5 x H24 cm

This particular design follows the design of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe series Sedan model

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and the mihrab is carved in the shape of a resplendent peacock tail

hand-built construction

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Clothes 5 x H24 cmThis 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. The front of the cabinet is decorated with elaborate gilt work. On the left door, a monkey in a tree. On the right door a woman and child crossing