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Japanese Export Lacquer and Abalone Inlaid Tilt-Top Stand, Nagasaki, circa 1840

$3,500
£2,674.36
€3,197.33
CA$5,069.30
A$5,190.28
CHF 2,947.94
MX$66,376.84
NOK 33,911.03
SEK 35,238.06
DKK 23,900.40

About the Item

An exquisite circa 1840 Japanese export tilt-top table or stand of Nagasaki manufacture having allover abalone inlay in black lacquer, the top with with male and female 'Japanese green' pheasants, the national bird of Japan, roosting in flowering cherry tree branches above flowering peonies and 'maki-e' rocks on floral inlaid baluster-form pedestal support and scroll-leg tripod base. Height when top raised is 40". Literature: Impey, Oliver and Christiaan Jörg, 'Japanese Export Lacquer 1580-1850', Amsterdam: Hotei Publishing, 2005, pp. 315-319.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Depth: 20.82 in (52.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Typical scattered losses of abalone throughout and minor cracks and chipping to extremities, please refer to photos. Presents beautifully.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002141704932

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