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Japanese Cabinet with Shibayama Lacquer Inlays, 19th C

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,400.00 EUR Estimated At:4,000.00 - 5,000.00 EUR
Japanese Cabinet with Shibayama Lacquer Inlays, 19th C
Red lacquered wooden body with shibayama inlaid panels
Japan, 19th century
High-quality craftsmanship
Inlays with mother of pearl and bone on gold lacquer
Richly ornate with cherry blossoms
Panels with motifs from the flora and fauna
Metal fittings
Dimensions: 166.5 x 118 x 41 cm

This magnificent cabinet was in Japan in the 19th century. It is richly decorated with shibayama inlays. The imposing body rises on four curved legs. The exterior and interior of the cabinet are completely lacquered in red. Fine cherry blossom motifs are rendered on the bright red background. The panels of the doors and drawers show romantic scenes with birds and flowers, shown in fine mother of pearl and bone inlays in front of a gold lacquer ground. Fine accentuations in gold color refine the design of this impressive piece of furniture. A fine piece of high-quality Japanese craftsmanship!



The cabinet is in fair condition consistent with age. Some inlays are missing. Some parts are loose or have been repaired. Color abrasions, notches along the edges and age cracks are evident. The cabinet measures 166.5 cm in height, 118 cm in width and 41 cm in depth.



Shibayama

Shibayama is an inlaying technique from the 18th and 19th centuries, named after a Japanese artist family. The technique revolves around inlayed natural materials like mother-of-pearl, turquoise, coral, horn or wood – on ivory. This type of artistry was at the peak of its popularity in the 19th century. Objects of all sorts – from cases to jewellery boxes and swords – were decorated using this technique. Meiji-period artworks are particularly in demand with collectors.
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