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UNSIGNED, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY)
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A WEDDING SUZURIBAKO [BOX FOR WRITING-UTENSILS]
Unsigned, Meiji Period (Late 19th/Early 20th Century)
Nashiji ground; decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and togidashi-e and foil; rims gold lacquer; base nashiji
Both sides of the lid with a profusion of auspicious emblems including cranes, pines, plum blossom, and minogame [mythical long-tailed turtles]; two removable rectangular trays; ink-stone with gilt metal rim; silver metal suiteki [water-dropper] with gilt fretwork
2 x 9¼ x 9 7/8in. (5 x 23.5 x 25.2cm.)
Unsigned, Meiji Period (Late 19th/Early 20th Century)
Nashiji ground; decoration in gold and silver hiramaki-e and togidashi-e and foil; rims gold lacquer; base nashiji
Both sides of the lid with a profusion of auspicious emblems including cranes, pines, plum blossom, and minogame [mythical long-tailed turtles]; two removable rectangular trays; ink-stone with gilt metal rim; silver metal suiteki [water-dropper] with gilt fretwork
2 x 9¼ x 9 7/8in. (5 x 23.5 x 25.2cm.)
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