Cabinet on stand.

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Cabinet on stand.

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This 1690 cabinet, still on its original stand, is an excellent example of fashion influencing furniture in the late 17th century. Japanese inspiredThe technique that gave the English cabinet its distinct and detailed look became popular following the 1688 publication of a book describing 'Japanning', or imitation Japanese lacquer work. The process involves enamelling a piece of furniture or metalwork with coloured shellac (a type of varnish). The decoration is then raised on the object and p...

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Date created

circa 1690

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/57142

Related subjects

Flowers / lacquer / wood / brass / cabinets / inlay / lacquering / japanning / William and Mary / England / Mrs Ella Elgar

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