Large Shaku Dokei or Japanese Lacquered Stick Clock with Stand

Description:

Large Shaku Dokei or Japanese Lacquered Stick Clock with Stand, 19th century, traditional case with thirteen silvered adjustable hour markers on the time scale, brass movement with floral engraved front plate, turned half-columns at front corners and verge escapement regulated by a short front-mounted pendulum, case decorated with gold maki-e lacquer floral motif, all on a similarly decorated stand to allow use as a floor/table clock, ht. 33 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Wood and lacquer in very good condition.


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