An important Japanese lacquer cabinet from the Edo period, 17th century, resting on a richly carved, openwork and gilded wooden base. The rim is decorated with a large openwork shell centred on a background of leafy crosses and florets. The arched jambs are decorated with coiled dragons and clasps and stand on small hoofed feet. The rectangular chest opens with two doors on the front, decorated in hira-maki-e and taka-maki-e in gold lacquer on a black background with two pheasants near a river. The interior opens with ten drawers flanked by handles, the doors decorated in black and gold lacquer with flowers and birds, the hinges and locks in engraved and gilt metal, finely worked. Regency period Cabinet size: 70 x 91 x 50 cm (wear to the lacquer) Total dimensions : Height 160 cm - Width : 103 cm - Depth : 60 cm (accidents, missing parts, wear)