Gilt Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Material - Terracotta The more extravagant fittings like

The more extravagant fittings like those on this tansu appeared in the mid Meiji period (1860 - 1910) when the sword carrying ban of 1876 was brought about

Chinese desks were generally made from Elm

simple and pleasing shape

This antique iron-bound teak dowry chest

All our reproduction Chinese porcelain is made in Jingdezhen

Gilt Japanese Black Lacquer Kodansu Jewellery Cabinet - Meiji Period Material - Terracotta The more extravagant fittings likeThis 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