Lot Essay
A similar example of a lacquer box in the shape of book in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (38.25.165a–c).
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A LACQUER INCENSE BOX IN THE SHAPE OF KOKINSHU BOOK
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
The rectangular box and cover decorated in gold, silver and red hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirikane, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gold foil and silver, with various motifs representing good fortune and longevity, two sides with shibuichi inlays, the interiors and base in fine nashiji ground, fitted with inner tray designed in peacock feather, coral and plum brenches in a vase next to a fan, fitted with four small incense boxes with cherry blossom and maple leaf
4 5⁄8 x 3 1⁄2 x 1 3⁄4 in. (11.7 x 8.9 x 4.5 cm.)
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
The rectangular box and cover decorated in gold, silver and red hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirikane, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gold foil and silver, with various motifs representing good fortune and longevity, two sides with shibuichi inlays, the interiors and base in fine nashiji ground, fitted with inner tray designed in peacock feather, coral and plum brenches in a vase next to a fan, fitted with four small incense boxes with cherry blossom and maple leaf
4 5⁄8 x 3 1⁄2 x 1 3⁄4 in. (11.7 x 8.9 x 4.5 cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Takaaki Murakami
Vice President, Specialist and Head of Department | Korean Art