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Japanese House Box, Specimen Wood Men’s Dressing Box, Japan circa 1900.
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Description
The Japanese House box showcases a woodworker’s craftsmanship on display with a specimen wood box; a demonstration of professional inlaying skills. This particular example is an over-the-top “boast” of craftsman’s skill & artistry. This extraordinary box has more than 10 different styles of intricate inlay work incorporating a variety of woods, shapes, and designs which makes this an exceptional men’s dressing box. Drawers on top feature a display compartment to hold a gentleman’s pocket watch thus turning the ‘house’ into a clock tower. Japan circa 1900
height: 15 in. 38 cm.,
width: 9 in. 23 cm.,
depth: 8 in. 20 cm. -
More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Specimen Wood Condition: Good. working lock and key Creation Date: Circa 1900 Styles / Movements: Traditional Patterns: Geometric, Traditional Dealer Reference #: JG-337 Incollect Reference #: 493002 -
Dimensions
W. 9 in; H. 15 in; D. 8 in; W. 22.86 cm; H. 38.1 cm; D. 20.32 cm;
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