A Japanese black and gold lacquered rectangular kodansu

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A Japanese black and gold lacquered rectangular kodansu
with hinged door to one end opening to reveal three drawers, decorated in hiramakie and nashiji with birds amongst blossoming branches, brass drop handles, mounts and strap hinges incised with flowers and scrolling foliage -- 11in. (28cm) long, 19th Century.

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