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Taisho period (dated 1915), signed Shosai (Shirayama Shosai; 1853-1923)
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A lacquer incense box and cover
Taisho period (dated 1915), signed Shosai (Shirayama Shosai; 1853-1923)
The circular box and cover decorated in gold, silver and polychrome lacquer hiramaki-e and fine togidashi with a lion head on top and scrolling peony flowers with two bands of clouds and thunder design, interior and riser with very fine nashiji and kirikane, signature on base
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) diameter
With original wood box titled ranjyatai ko-oke (incense box and cover for a special incense wood, ranjyatai), signed Shosai and with a cursive monogram (kao), inscribed and dated Taisho yonen aki gosokui kinen (Celebrating the succession of Taisho Emperor, autumn 1915) on the reverse side of the lid, with a storage bag
Taisho period (dated 1915), signed Shosai (Shirayama Shosai; 1853-1923)
The circular box and cover decorated in gold, silver and polychrome lacquer hiramaki-e and fine togidashi with a lion head on top and scrolling peony flowers with two bands of clouds and thunder design, interior and riser with very fine nashiji and kirikane, signature on base
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) diameter
With original wood box titled ranjyatai ko-oke (incense box and cover for a special incense wood, ranjyatai), signed Shosai and with a cursive monogram (kao), inscribed and dated Taisho yonen aki gosokui kinen (Celebrating the succession of Taisho Emperor, autumn 1915) on the reverse side of the lid, with a storage bag