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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A Lacquer Suzuribako [Writing Box]
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi-e and fundame and lead inlays on a polished black lacquer ground with deer among grasses, the interior of the lid and fitted inner trays similarly decorated, silver water dropper engraved with scrolling karakusa, two brushes, a knife and paper pricker in matching lacquer cases similarly decorated, slate inkstone with fundame rim, with original fitted box
24.3cm. long
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, togidashi-e and fundame and lead inlays on a polished black lacquer ground with deer among grasses, the interior of the lid and fitted inner trays similarly decorated, silver water dropper engraved with scrolling karakusa, two brushes, a knife and paper pricker in matching lacquer cases similarly decorated, slate inkstone with fundame rim, with original fitted box
24.3cm. long