A Japanese Porcelain and Metal Inset Wood Chest
A Japanese Porcelain and Metal Inset Wood Chest
of rectangular form, the exterior inset with shaped satsuma porcelain panels depicting floral blossoms, and gilt metal decoration in the form of flying cranes and flowering prunus, all set above a ground of flowering branches, diaper cells and interlocking T's, having silvered metal mounts in the shapes of butterflies and blossoming peonies, the pair of pull-out doors opening to six small drawers, above a large drawer.
Height 14 1/2 in., 36.8 cm.
Asian Art In structurally sound condition, with some bumping to edges and minor lacquer loses, bowing to one back panel. Drawers open and close smoothly, lacking key.
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A Japanese Porcelain and Metal Inset Wood Chest
of rectangular form, the exterior inset with shaped satsuma porcelain panels depicting floral blossoms, and gilt metal decoration in the form of flying cranes and flowering prunus, all set above a ground of flowering branches, diaper cells and interlocking T's, having silvered metal mounts in the shapes of butterflies and blossoming peonies, the pair of pull-out doors opening to six small drawers, above a large drawer.
Height 14 1/2 in., 36.8 cm.
Asian Art In structurally sound condition, with some bumping to edges and minor lacquer loses, bowing to one back panel. Drawers open and close smoothly, lacking key.
