A FINE LACQUER DISPLAY CABINET WITH INSCRIPTION NANA-SEI ZOHIKO (ZOHIKO VII), MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD, CIRCA 1910

THE PROPERTY OF A LONDON COLLECTOR
A FINE LACQUER DISPLAY CABINET WITH INSCRIPTION NANA-SEI ZOHIKO (ZOHIKO VII), MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD, CIRCA 1910

with an asymmetric arrangement of sliding and hinged doors and shelves depicting chrysanthemum flowers and hedges, in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, hirame and kirigane on a kinji and black ground, the structure decorated with fans in gold, silver and mother-of-pearl on a black lacquer and mura-nashiji ground, applied throughout with silver mounts of pierced flower-head design, with tomobako [original wooden box]
5.5 x 37 x 95.5 cm., 29¾ x 14⅝ x 37⅝ in.

Condition Report:
- The Shodana is in fine condition.
- The cover to the fitted wood box is slightly warped.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."