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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
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TWO JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO [WRITING-BOXES] AND ANOTHER BOX
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Each decorated in gold and various coloured lacquer using various techniques; the first suzuribako with a crane and turtle beside pine, plum and bamboo, the interior fitted with an inner tray; the second decorated in lacquer and inlays of cut shell, the exterior with stylised foliage and mon-like designs, the interior with cranes in flight over maple leaves on a stream, fitted with a water dropper and ink slate; the third box with sprays of lotus and Buddha's finger citron beside an altar table
Largest: 10 ¼ x 8 ¾ in. (26 x 22 cm.)
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Each decorated in gold and various coloured lacquer using various techniques; the first suzuribako with a crane and turtle beside pine, plum and bamboo, the interior fitted with an inner tray; the second decorated in lacquer and inlays of cut shell, the exterior with stylised foliage and mon-like designs, the interior with cranes in flight over maple leaves on a stream, fitted with a water dropper and ink slate; the third box with sprays of lotus and Buddha's finger citron beside an altar table
Largest: 10 ¼ x 8 ¾ in. (26 x 22 cm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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