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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Details
A ROUND LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX)
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
The round box set on a wide base rim, decorated in black takamaki-e imitating inlaid lead and inlaid mother-of-pearl with flying cranes in gold outline against red lacquer background representing rising sun, the interior designed with waves in gold hiramaki-e on nashiji ground, fitted with an ink stone and a shakudo waterdropper in the shape of a rock with gilt moss
8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm.)
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
The round box set on a wide base rim, decorated in black takamaki-e imitating inlaid lead and inlaid mother-of-pearl with flying cranes in gold outline against red lacquer background representing rising sun, the interior designed with waves in gold hiramaki-e on nashiji ground, fitted with an ink stone and a shakudo waterdropper in the shape of a rock with gilt moss
8 5/8 in. (21.9 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.
Brought to you by
Takaaki Murakami (村上高明)
Vice President, Specialist and Head of Department