A small lacquer incense cabinet
A small lacquer incense cabinet

Meiji-Taisho period (late 19th - early 20th century)

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A small lacquer incense cabinet
Meiji-Taisho period (late 19th - early 20th century)
The tall cabinet in the form of oi (monk's backpack), each corner supported by a dried bamboo stalk, fitted with three-tiered boxes decorated in gold, silver and polychrome lacquer with various designs, the bottom box applied with a metal handle
6 ¾ in. (17.1 cm.) high
With wood box

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