Antique Japanese Export Victorian Era Black Lacquered Wooden Jewelry Box Small Tabletop Cabinet With Photograph

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A most charming and richly decorated authentic antique Japanese lacquered kodansu (tabletop cabinet / jewelry box) with original patina

Japan, … Read more A most charming and richly decorated authentic antique Japanese lacquered kodansu (tabletop cabinet / jewelry box) with original patina

Japan, late Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Exquisitely hand-crafted workmanship and artistry, almost certainly made for export to the United States or Europe as the desire for exotic Far East products and Japonisme popularity peaked during the late Victorian / Aesthetic Movement in the late 19th / early 20th century.

Featuring an ornate metal mounted rectangular case finish on all sides in rich black lacquer with parcel gilt incised ornamentation, hand painted floral foliate motif and rare early Japanese photograph of an iconic Geisha in customary dress.

Diminutive small-scale / petite size table cabinet (jewelry casket) having a single cabinet door opening to reveal an interior fitted with three drawers, affixed with a carry handle on the top, and a lock to the front athough the key has been lost to time. circa 1890-1910

Dimensions (approx):
6.5" High, 5" Wide, 7" Deep

Condition:
Overall very good original unrestored antique condition. Attractive appearance, retaining original antique character, charm and distressed worn patina, including scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, abrasions, accretions, minor finish losses, loss to key and one drawer pull, all typical wear commensurate with authentic age, use and handling.

As photographed - please be sure to carefully inspect each photo to judge the condition for yourself See less