Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century Decorative Stone Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest With

Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest With Painted Finish

This vibrant 19th-century lacquer pot from Barmer

This very useful teak wood shelf still has its original paint finish dating from the 1930's

He was involved in the shin-hanga new art movement in early 20th century Japan

Japanese Room Screen - Late 19th Century Decorative Stone Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest WithAn excellent example of a Japanese reversible single panel screen known as a 'tsuitate' in Japan. Made from cyptomeria and dating from the Meiji period (1868 1912). Used indoors, room screens were commonly used to signify the entrance to the private area or sleeping area of a home to signal a guest to remove their shoes. These screens were also used in restaurants and businesses. Lacquered with burgundy coloured urushi lacquer there are areas where