Japanese Meiji Period Shibayama Table Cabinet明治时期日本芝山装饰桌柜
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This appears to be a Japanese Meiji-period table cabinet or small display cabinet, likely export ware from the late 19th to early 20th century. The geometric parquetry veneer, black lacquered frame, and brass corner mounts are the key visual indicators. I do not see a maker’s mark, and the photos do not show the interior, back, or underside, so attribution remains cautious. If authentic, a conservative auction estimate would be about $400 to $900; if later made, roughly $100 to $250.
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Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker's mark; size text reads H46.5 x L22.5 x La40 cm.
Date:2026-05-19 08:44:00.747528
Description:
Two-door miniature cabinet with intricate geometric parquetry veneer, lacquered black frame, and brass mounted fittings. The form and decorative treatment are consistent with Japanese export lacquer furniture, likely Shibayama-influenced Meiji work.
一件双门小型柜，饰有精细几何拼花贴面、黑漆框架和黄铜包角五金。其造型与装饰特征符合日本出口漆家具，可能为受芝山工艺影响的明治时期作品。
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Curated by Jade
Assessment:
Likely a genuine late 19th to early 20th century Japanese decorative cabinet, though the exact workshop is unidentified. The parquetry, black lacquer finish, and brass fittings support an export-made Meiji attribution; condition appears generally sound with light wear.
很可能是一件19世纪末至20世纪初的日本装饰柜，但无法确定具体作坊。拼花饰面、黑漆表面和黄铜配件支持明治时期出口家具的判断；整体状况看起来尚可，仅见轻微磨损。
Individual Images:
front cabinet
lower drawer front
brass hardware detail
size text overlay
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (visible wear, minor losses to finish, not professionally inspected)
Identification Score: 84%
The form, parquetry panels, lacquered frame, and brass hardware strongly match Japanese Meiji export cabinet furniture, though no maker's mark is visible.
其造型、拼花面板、漆面框架和黄铜五金与日本明治时期出口柜非常吻合，但未见明确款识。
Authenticity Score: 66%
The piece shows age-consistent wear and construction, but the photos do not show interior joinery, back, or underside needed for firmer authentication; some later loss or polishing may be present.
器物可见较符合年代的磨损与制作痕迹，但照片未显示内部榫卯、背板或底部，无法更有力地确认真伪；表面可能有后期抛光或局部损耗。
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