Description

Early C20th Japanese Taisho era carved and ebonised �shodana� or display cabinet on stand .
Impressively scaled and heavily carved shodana with an asymmetric arrangement and configuration of drawers , shelves and cupboards. Skilfully carved all-over with dragons , mythical beasts, birds , landscapes and flower-head details . The cabinet with a central niche and having a carved bridge feature . The top surmounted with a central carved coiled dragon, the ends of the pediment carved with mythical beasts .
Raised on a separate carved stand on shaped carved supports . The lower doors with carved bone pulls . The upper central section with a single fixed panel with openings to each side, probably originally as a hinged door and one now being deficient.
In excellent original condition with minimal wear to the ebonised surface. No breaks , damage or repairs.
A dramatic and exotic interior statement on which perhaps to display a collection of Japanese and Oriental objects.
H 87�
W 50�
D 17�
Japan c.1910
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
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