Japanese Black Lacquer Bo Dansu From Sakata - Meiji Period Ancestor Figures 88 x 39 x 120

88 x 39 x 120 (wxdxh cms)

Originally part of a larger architectural setting

including circular geometric medallions and a central stylised foliate design

the set beautifully reflects the meeting of Burmese craftsmanship and Chinese decorative symbolism

while the opposite face still bears traces of its original dark lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Bo Dansu From Sakata - Meiji Period Ancestor Figures 88 x 39 x 120This striking antique black lacquer Japanese Bo Dansu chest is typical of those made in the coastal trading port of Sakata. This style of black lacquer tansu was made in both Tsuruoka & Sakata however, they had distinct variation in ironwork techniques. Sakata ironwork was flat, chiseled and thick whereas Tsuruoka ironwork is repoussd (raised metalwork). This chest dates to the 19th century in the Meiji period (1868 1912) and is constructed from kiri.