Tea cabinet - Keyaki' wood (Zelkova - Japanese oak)...

A beautiful wooden tea cabinet 茶箪笥 (cha’dansu) in two sections. Restored, cleaned and waxed in Japan. Constructed from keyaki 欅 (Japanese zelkova) wood, the cabinet has front panels with wood veneer with a wavy grain and warm, flame-like colour variation give the cabinet its distinctive appearance. The upper section is arranged with four pairs of sliding panel doors, two open display areas and a small drawer. One display area features an S-shaped shelf, while the back panels have decorative floral cut-outs. The lower section comprises a pair of sliding doors, five drawers of varying sizes and a hinged cupboard door. The drawers are fitted with decorative copper warabite-shaped bail handles. Period: Japan – Taishô period (1912–1926). Dimensions: Height 156 cm (T 92 cm, B 64 cm), Width 92 cm, Depth 34.8 cm. A practical and versatile cabinet in very good restored condition, with minor traces of wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition. Tea cabinets 茶箪笥 (cha’dansu) were traditionally used for storing tea utensils, ceramics and household items, while the open shelving provided space for displaying prized objects. When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.

Estimate:$1,568.32

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