A Japanese ebonized lacquer and mother-of-pearl-inlaid export sideboard circa 1880

with a two-tiered shelf above a recessed platform above three drawers on baluster supports with two shelves on two-tiered bun feet.

Restorations to the flower and foliate crestings particularly to the central peony. Further losses of mother-of-pearl and restorations to the ebonized areas of the raised platform, finials and baluster supports. The raised section slightly loose. Smaller losses to the flowers along the console surface with restorations to the ebonized areas and mother-of-pearl, in particular to the partridges. Minor chips to the corners and edges. Similar yet less well executed restorations to the inlay along the drawers. Locking mechanism missing to the right small drawer. Further losses and restorations to the platform stretchers and supports, with minor hairline age cracks to some of the ebonized surfaces. In otherwise good condition.
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