Japanese Dragon-Carved Export Armchair in Sugi Wood Meiji Era, c.1900 18.5" Seat Tansu slight age-related discoloration to paper

slight age-related discoloration to paper

steel scabbard with one suspension ring

Condition: honest service wear

The unglazed lid rim may have allowed for these to be stacked to serve larger groups

Japanese Dragon-Carved Export Armchair in Sugi Wood Meiji Era, c.1900 18.5" Seat Tansu slight age-related discoloration to paperAn extraordinary Japanese Meiji era export armchair (c. 1900), intricately carved from solid sugi (, Japanese cedar) in high relief with bold dragon (, ry) motifs. The crest rail features a dramatic openwork dragon entwined among stylized clouds, while the arms terminate in fierce dragon heads with deeply carved scales, curling whiskers, and open jaws grasping the edges of the seat. The front apron and cabriole legs are richly adorned with further