A Meiji period carved hardwood circular display cabinet
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Description
A Meiji period carved hardwood circular display cabinet, in the form of a drum with a mirror back and three asymmetric shelves with a dragon support, all behind a single glass plate, the shelves accessed by rolling up the continuous tambour sides until an opening is revealed, the whole held up by two boldly carved dragons supported on four legs and set on a rectangular plinth with a disguised drawer carved with an oni-mask, the surround in three interlocking sections ornately carved with two further dragons amongst cloud scrolls centred on a tama. Japanese, circa 1880.
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More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: Hardwood Condition: Good. Creation Date: c 1880 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Other Incollect Reference #: 502268 -
Dimensions
W. 43.5 in; H. 79 in; D. 23 in; W. 110.49 cm; H. 200.66 cm; D. 58.42 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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