Lot Essay
Previously sold Christie's, London, 10 November 2004, lot 156
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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Details
A lacquer document box (bunko)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The top and sides of the box decorated in gold hiramaki-e, togidashi, kirikane and gilt inlay with pine trees, the dark ground applied with nashiji, the underside of the lid decorated in gold togidashi with waves on a nashiji ground, rims silver
13¼ x 10 1/8 x 4in. (33.7 x 25.7 x 10.2cm.)
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The top and sides of the box decorated in gold hiramaki-e, togidashi, kirikane and gilt inlay with pine trees, the dark ground applied with nashiji, the underside of the lid decorated in gold togidashi with waves on a nashiji ground, rims silver
13¼ x 10 1/8 x 4in. (33.7 x 25.7 x 10.2cm.)
Provenance
Edoris Collection