A RARE LACQUER KYODAI (MIRROR STAND)
SOLD
Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The mirror stand with two large drawers is lacquered in roiro with gold hiramaki-e floral and scrolling vine designs.
Stands like these were commissioned as bridal trousseaux for members of daimyo and other senior samurai families.
Condition: Good, worn condition with scattered losses, and wear to lacquer. restoration to one mirror mount
Compare with another Kyodai mirror stand in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, Accession Number 2006.388.1.
reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1896-0328-1-a-s [1]
Japan 19th c.Reference number: j101
Click here to print.
go back