Japan Elegant Antique Lacquer Book Lectern Table, Book Lovers Delight, 19thc.
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From our recent Kyoto Japan acquisitions travels
A book lovers delight!
An important one-of-a-kind black and gold lacquer portable book lectern table – Houdana- a treasure from the 19th century, signed and accompanied by its original protective slip cloth coverings.
Superb antique Houdana (book lectern) from late Edo era used by a high ranking official Daimyo class or important household of means as a formal and elegant presentation holder of books and manuscripts. The center under style is signed. The lectern is crafted in rich gold and black lacquer.
The Japanese are brilliant at devising simple compact solutions. Simple assembly of seven pieces- all which tuck neatly into the main lectern drawer box (see photo). Each piece is individually protected with its own cloth wrapping.
Perfect accessory as a lovely display for your important book(s) or useful and impressive travel accessory for important events.
Immediately usable.
Fine quality- well preserved. Immediately usable
Dimensions: 19 inches high and 17 inches wide and 13 inches deep.
Provenance: Private Nagoya collection.
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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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