A shaped low table in ebonized wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, decorated with floral motifs and a landscape scene.
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868) Ryuku islands, 19th century
(cm 47x61x47) (defects)
This elegant table exemplifies the refinement and technical virtuosity of Meiji-period lacquer and inlay craftsmanship. The top is finely inlaid with a delicate mother-of-pearl landscape, depicting pavilions nestled among trees and rocks beside a lake, executed with a painterly subtlety that captures depth and atmosphere. The iridescent hues of the shell shimmer against the deep black ground, creating a striking interplay of light and texture.
The sinuous, cabriole legs and the undulating contours of the apron, also adorned with floral and foliate motifs in mother-of-pearl, reveal the influence of Western furniture forms while preserving a distinctly Japanese decorative sensibility. Such works were often created for export to satisfy the growing fascination in Europe for Japanese decorative arts, admired for their precision, elegance, and poetic restraint.
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