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A GOLD FUNDAME AND NASHIJI GROUND SUZURIBAKO in the shape of takarabune, a treasure boat, the cover decorated in gold hiramakie with inlays of coral, malachite, mother-of-pearl, chased metal and gilt metal with a boat full of jewels, coins, scrolls, Daikoku's hammer, kakuremino, kakuregasa, potted plum, tachibana and coral trees, the prow modelled as a dragon holding a sacred jewel and the sail decorated with a ho-o bird, the box and cover silver-rimmed and fitted with suzuri and a suiteki formed as a drum and a flute on a cloth (the metal inlay of the mast slightly decayed and minor damage inside), unsigned, 18th Century
22cm. long
22cm. long