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Cabinet
Contador: PNA INV 3910

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Why this is a
Masterpiece

This cabinet (one of a pair) is a fine example of Japanese furniture for the European market. It is decorated in gold, in relief, with landscapes of mountains. In the front, there are pagodas, a river and trees. The crane is the central subject of the side panels, in gold and silver powder. Metal work with plant motifs is predominated by the imperial chrysanthemum of Japan. The interior is formed with ten drawers of different sizes. Supported on a stand, carved and gilded in baroque style, it is probably Portuguese from the 19th century.

History of the Object: Unknown

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Type: Decorative Art
Materials: Lacquered wood in black and gold; metal work in gilded brass engraved
Measurements: Width 980 cm. Height 760 cm. Length 520 cm.
Creator name: Unknown
Creator date: Unknown
Where it was made: Japan
Geography: Japan
Time period: AD 17th century ~ AD 18th century
Creation date: 17th Century -18th Century Qing Dynasty
Function
Acquisition: Part of the Portuguese Royal House Collections. The Royal Family lived in the Palace until 1910 when the monarchy fell. The Palace with its collections was turned into a museum in 1968.
Copyright: The images shall not be published or reproduced without written permission of the Institute of Museums and Conservation/Ajuda National Palace
Acknowledgements
Owner: Ajuda National Palace
Museum: Ajuda National Palace
Credit line: Institute of Museums and Conservation/Ajuda National Palace