An Iroko wood print/drawing chest with Urushi lacquer BL monogram

An Iroko wood print/drawing chest with Urushi lacquer BL monogram, made for Bernard Leach (to his design) whilst in Japan (1909-1920), the hinged external doors concealing three short drawers above four graduated long drawers, 95cm wide, 48cm. deep, 69cm. high

Provenance

Bernard Leach

Purchased from Mrs Leach by the Trenowden Family

Private Collection

Exhibited

Bernard Leach Graphic Artist Crafts Study Centre, Farnham July-December 2010.

Leach Pottery, St Ives