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Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu
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A lacquer writing box (suzuribako)
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu
The rectangular box decorated in fine gold and silver togidashi, kirikane and inlaid mother-of-pearl with a peacock perched on a rock, interior with peony branches and rocks on a muranashiji ground, fitted with a fan-shaped shibuichi water dropper with a butterfly and ink stone, silver rims, signature on the reverse side of removable inner tray
8 x 6 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (20.3 x 17.5 x 2.9 cm.)
With original lacquered box signed Koshu saku and sealed Murakoshi on underside of lid
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Koshu
The rectangular box decorated in fine gold and silver togidashi, kirikane and inlaid mother-of-pearl with a peacock perched on a rock, interior with peony branches and rocks on a muranashiji ground, fitted with a fan-shaped shibuichi water dropper with a butterfly and ink stone, silver rims, signature on the reverse side of removable inner tray
8 x 6 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (20.3 x 17.5 x 2.9 cm.)
With original lacquered box signed Koshu saku and sealed Murakoshi on underside of lid