Negoro Lacquer Japanese 4 Drawer Chest - Ca 1920 Console Tables pierced panels and balustered apron

pierced panels and balustered apron

Walnut - more rarely Cypress & Pear

due to their complicated production process and originals in the past have fetched over $10 million

It‚¬„¢s beautifully patinated and a great piece for an avid collector of Indian Art

Negoro Lacquer Japanese 4 Drawer Chest - Ca 1920 Console Tables pierced panels and balustered apronThis 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