Lot Essay
These stylised roundels, influenced by designs seen on ancient silks stored in the Shosoin repository, are often seen in Meiji-period lacquers.
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A MINIATURE TIERED BOX
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Consisting of two tiers and cover with an interior tray; the exterior with a gold lacquer ground embellished with sparse gold hirame flakes, decorated in gold and aokin takamaki-e with stylised bird and flower roundels, the tray decorated in similar techniques with stylised cranes and clouds, the other surfaces dense gold nashiji, the rims edged in silver
3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 3 7/8in. (7.9 x 7.8 x 9.8cm.)
Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Consisting of two tiers and cover with an interior tray; the exterior with a gold lacquer ground embellished with sparse gold hirame flakes, decorated in gold and aokin takamaki-e with stylised bird and flower roundels, the tray decorated in similar techniques with stylised cranes and clouds, the other surfaces dense gold nashiji, the rims edged in silver
3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 3 7/8in. (7.9 x 7.8 x 9.8cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.