{"product_id":"antique-japanese-meiji-kodansu-lacquer-cabinet-birds-flowers-10-drawer-16","title":"Antique Japanese Meiji Kodansu Lacquer Cabinet Birds Flowers 10 Drawer 16”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Japanese Kodansu Lacquer Table Cabinet – Meiji Period Style – Birds \u0026amp; Flowers – 16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekodansu \/ miniature table cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial cabinet measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16” high × 12” wide × 5” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark lacquered wooden cabinet is extensively decorated with traditional Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebird, flower, foliage and branch motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in gold, brown and reddish tones. Particularly attractive details include the bird decoration on the central drawer, floral decoration throughout, decorative metal hardware and colorful applied\/inlaid ornaments on the drawer fronts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet has an unusually elaborate interior arrangement with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emultiple drawers and two hinged side doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing numerous small storage compartments. The large lower drawer features a decorative fan-shaped floral panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese kodansu \/ table cabinet; approximately 16” H × 12” W × 5” D; approximately 5 lbs; lacquered wood construction; bird and floral decoration; metal hinges, corner fittings and drawer pulls; multiple drawers and compartments; two hinged cabinet doors; key included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with substantial age-related wear. There are areas of lacquer and decoration loss, scratches, chips, surface wear, old repairs\/touch-ups and wear to the wood and hardware. Some hinges are loose. Some drawer pulls appear to have been replaced. Key operates the right-door mechanism, although the door does not securely lock; left-door lock is damaged\/nonfunctional. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot been professionally authenticated or precisely dated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it is being offered as an antique Japanese kodansu, likely late 19th\/early 20th century, rather than with a guaranteed Meiji-period attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful decorative piece with considerable character, ideal for a Japanese antiques collection, Asian interior, jewelry storage or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267774955692,"sku":null,"price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/F3D22680-F64B-4780-9997-FF523D0C05F8.jpg?v=1790118642","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/antique-japanese-meiji-kodansu-lacquer-cabinet-birds-flowers-10-drawer-16","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}