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A JAPANESE DISPLAY CABINET, SHODANA
MEIJI PERIOD, 19 CENTURY
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Of rectangular form with reticulated bands of scrolling tendrils, the upper
section with two sliding doors, three open shelves underneath and three
more doors, the lower section with two drawers, decorated with gold
lacquer and metal plaques with appliqués in the shape of birds and flowers,
106cm x 25cm x 70cm.
£400-600

334
A JAPANESE WOOD SMOKING SET, TABAKO-BON
MEIJI PERIOD, 19 CENTURY
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Of rectangular form, the top inset with a copper ash compartment or brazier,
the lid decorated with a large dragon amongst clouds and with a shaped
aperture to the front, the lower part with six square and rectangular drawers,
the top right corner with a door opening to reveal two further drawers, with
white metal mounts, 35cm x 19.3cm x 35cm.
£300-500

335
A JAPANESE WOOD AND IRON PICNIC SET, SAGE JUBAKO
EDO PERIOD, 18 OR 19 CENTURY
TH
TH
Of rectangular shape, the pitched top fitted with two copper doors
opening to reveal a burner and a tea caddy, the lower section with
another door enclosing two drawers, one containing a small kettle,
40cm x 17cm x 41cm. (10)
PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
£100-200
Cf. O Impey & C Jörg, Japanese Export Lacquer 1580-1850, pp.176-177
no.412 for an illustrated example of a similar picnic set at the National Museum
of Denmark, access. no.EAc 133, inventoried in the Royal Danish Kunstkammer
in 1674.

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