DescriptionAntique Japanese lacquer panel features a finely detailed gilded phoenix (hō-ō 鳳凰), a symbol of renewal, virtue, and prosperity in Japanese culture. The gold maki-e (蒔絵) lacquer work is intricately applied against a black lacquer background, creating a striking contrast. The panel was likely part of a larger architectural element or a decorative furnishing, such as a Butsudan (Buddhist shrine) or a tansu chest. Has mounting chain on rear ready to be displayed.Age: Late edo 1603 – 1868Dimensions: 31 1/2″ x 12″ high
