Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Chests It has its original brass

It has its original brass hardware and a beautiful rich dark patina

they were exceptionally well made

the caddy was designed to be both secure and portable

with repeating zigzag and rope-twist patterns that create depth and rhythm across the surface

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Chests It has its original brassThis 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