Japanese showcase

Magnificent japanese display case with shelves 2 blackened wooden bodies, in the taste of gabriel viardot (parisian cabinetmaker 1830-1904). Furniture dating from the late nineteenth century, around 1880. In molded and carved wood with 1 beveled glass door as well as its sides and 2 drawers with onyx façade. The showcase part is fixed and rests on the bottom of the furniture by 2 wooden turrets. Many symbolic animal ornaments in gilded bronze on the furniture, representing dragons, cranes, dog-lion and claw feet that evoke wisdom, immortality, longevity, fidelity, strength, power and protection. Interior of the ruby velvet showcase, note a small crack in the bottom at the bottom right of it that is almost not noticeable (see photo). Waxed finish. Stable furniture and in good general condition.

Ref. : HUU1TQUU