Japan: Lacquer

front view

top of cabinet

J01
Hondana sutra cabinet
early Edo period, 17th century
height 47.7cm width 38.9cm length 84.5cm

 
Hondana sutra cabinet, black lacquer with phoenix and paulownia makie decoration, with original chased metal hinges, latches and corner fittings.
 

ex: Kyoto, 1972, and brought to Australia by Jane Carnegie

 
note: top edges repaired and right front leg restored