A pair of black lacquer cabinets on stands, the cabinets Japanese Export, late 17th century, the stands English, early 19th century
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1680 (cabinets) - circa 1830 (stands)
Materials
Lacquer, gilt brass, japanning, paint
Place of origin
Japan
Order this imageCollection
Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
NT 1276819
Summary
A pair of black lacquer cabinets on stands, the cabinets Japanese Export, late 17th century, the stands English, early 19th century, each cabinet decorated with pagoda landscapes and waterfalls, opening to ten drawers with fronts of detailed landscape, blossom and bird decoration, with side carrying handles and a particularly elaborate gilt brass lock plate, each ebonised and gilt heightened stand with a red-painted interior and simulated marble plinth.