Japanese Dragon-Carved Export Armchair in Sugi Wood Meiji Era, c.1900 18" Seat Jubako A coin slot is located

A coin slot is located on the back

circa 1937

Made of keyaki (Japanese elm) face and sugi (cryptomeria) case

framed by cobalt grounds overlaid with intersecting gold lines

mid 20th century reproduction

Japanese Dragon-Carved Export Armchair in Sugi Wood Meiji Era, c.1900 18" Seat Jubako A coin slot is locatedAn extraordinary Japanese Meiji era export armchair (c. 1900), intricately carved from solid sugi (, Japanese cedar) in high relief with bold dragon (, ry) motifs. The crest rail features a dramatic openwork dragon entwined among stylized clouds, while the arms terminate in fierce dragon heads with deeply carved scales, curling whiskers, and open jaws grasping the edges of the seat. The front apron and cabriole legs are richly adorned with further