The doors are adorned with a porcelain plaque decorated with tits flying among flowers. Each marked with a reputed signature : “Kinkozan zo,” which means “made by Kinkozan”. The reverse side of these leaves are decorated with phoenixes flying among the clouds.
The interior drawer fronts are carved with floral motifs (one pull handle missing).
The top is also carved with a pattern of pheasants and peonies.
Note a split at the joint between the two rear panels, due to the shrinkage of the wood.
Finely chiseled fittings, key missing.
Despite its small flaws, the finesse of the work done on the lacquer and the prestigious signature on the porcelain plates make it a remarkable and unusual cabinet.
Japan, late 19th century.