A ROIRONURI GROUND SUZURIBAKO decorated in gold and silver hiramakie, kimpaku, kirikane and nashiji, the cover with Shomei Gate, the interiors with blossoming cherry tree and tachibana, the slate inkstone and silver tachibana-shaped suiteki and a fitted tray for brushes (some minor old wear), unsigned, 19th century

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A ROIRONURI GROUND SUZURIBAKO decorated in gold and silver hiramakie, kimpaku, kirikane and nashiji, the cover with Shomei Gate, the interiors with blossoming cherry tree and tachibana, the slate inkstone and silver tachibana-shaped suiteki and a fitted tray for brushes (some minor old wear), unsigned, 19th century
24.5 x 22.7cm.

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The cherry and tachibana trees in enclosure were placed at the foot of the staircase leading to Shishinden (Imperial Hall of State Ceremonies) entered through Shomei Gate which is depicted on the cover of the box

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