AN INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER

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AN INLAID LACQUER BOX AND COVER
RYUKYU ISLANDS (CIRCA 1900)

The rectangular box with hinged lid inlaid in mother-of-pearl with squirrels and grape vines with spiralling brown stems and gilt leaves against the black lacquer ground, the interior and underside black lacquer, bronze mounts- 13 x 7 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (33 x 18.2 x 6.2 cm.)