A Japanese parquetry cabinet, circa 1850.© 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES

veneered on every face with parquetry in a variety of woods, the upper section with cupboard doors enclosing six drawers in the interior, all above a large single drawer. The exterior has silvered hinges, corner mounts, escutcheons and handles, all with delicate floral and foliate engraving. H: 20.9 in (53.0 cm). W: 23.6 in (60.0 cm). L/D: 5.1 in (13.0 cm) http://www.mallettantiques.com