A JAPANESE YOOGA STYLE POLYCHROME GILT LACQUER SHIBAYAMA INLAID SHODANA CABIINET, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), the arched, reticulated writhing dragon crest, flanked by two dolphin forms, over a bombé, swirling cloud carved frieze, above three plaques, two carved with phoenix in flight, centering a relief carved auspicious flower bloom plaque, above a central dual sliding door cupboard with gilt lacquer panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and semiprecious stones, the scene of fine furniture and flowering vases, flanked by canted cupboard doors inlaid with insects and flowering vases, above a central, polychrome, phoenix carved, traditional Kabuki Noh theater stage, backed by an inlaid figural gilt lacquer panel with three children preparing for a procession, flanked by two open shelves with flower inlaid gilt reserve backs, over a central open cupboard, backed by a relief pond turtle carved panel, above a dual sliding door cupboard with floral and aviary motif panels, within two open shelves, over three short drawers with landscape inlay, above a molding carved with Art Nouveau style whiplash waves and flowers, raised on cabriole legs carved with stylized Iris's and leaves, joined by a dragon and swirling cloud carved skirt; various small paper labels affixed. Height: 93" Width: 32" Depth: 17 3/4"

Some minor losses throughout, apparent repairs, some losses of inlay, surface scratches, dust debris, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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