Gilt Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Material - Terracotta Chinese desks were generally made

Chinese desks were generally made from Elm

As with most Japanese furniture this piece is in excellent condition considering its age

Features: Mihrab-style arched frame

this was likely originally owned by a Jain family

This antique iron-bound teak dowry chest

Gilt Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Material - Terracotta Chinese desks were generally madeThis striking black & gold Japanese kodansu table cabinet dates from the Meiji period (1868 30 Jul 1912) and is in excellent condition. The artwork on this kodansu is of very high quality. The doors are richly decorated with cranes (a common subject in Japanese art), and a resplendent bustard (a more unusual design). More traditional motifs such as fans, butterflies, songbirds, and native flora are also found. The lacquer is in exceptional condition