Lot 17: Japanese Meiji Shibayama Style Lacquered & Inlaid Shodana Cabinet

A Japanese Meiji period two-part Shibayama Style lacquered display or Shodana cabinet. Consisting of a plain top with projecting ebonized metal corners above 5 shelves, one set of sliding doors, 6 doors, and 6 drawers, all with intricate high-relief carved shell, hardstone, and bone inlays depicting various birds amongst flowering trees; the top, shelves, drawer tops, interior drawer facings, and sides with detailed painted landscape scenes; all on a gilt lacquered ground and resting on flared hoofed feet with ebonized metal caps. Each corner and the front stiles with decorative ebonized metal elements. 56 1/2" H x 37 1/2" H x 16" D.

CONDITION: Overall good condition with light scattered wear to lacquer, primarily to the top and base edges with scattered minimal losses to inlay. Feet with minor wear and abrasions. Upper right set of doors is missing the escutcheon.