Red lacquered cabinet
Price: € 1.450,00
A great lacquered wooden Takayama ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (cabinet of drawers) in two sections. Restored, cleaned, and waxed in Japan.
Crafted from indigenous sugi (cedar) wood showcasing a beautiful reddish-orange Shunkei lacquer finish. This type of lacquer begins as yellow-orange and matures into a rich red-orange hue over time.
The upper section features a pair of small adjacent drawers and two full-width drawers, while the lower section contains two more full-width drawers. The small drawers are of a ‘panel’-type, a distinctive feature of Takayama cabinets. All drawers run smoothly and provide ample storage space.
Fitted with elegant iron ‘hirute’-shape bail handles, paired with large circular lock plates. The sides are equipped with transport handles (totte) for easy transport.
These types of cabinets originate from the mountain town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912)
Dimensions:
Height 107.3 cm (T 55.9 cm, B 51.4 cm), Width 97 cm, Depth 44 cm
It is in very good condition with traces consistent with age and normal use. No keys included. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
When shipped, we will add a certificate of authenticity.
