Lot 56
Lot 56
A lacquer writing box (suzuribako)

MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

Estimate
USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
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A lacquer writing box (suzuribako)

MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

  • Details
Details
A lacquer writing box (suzuribako)
Early 20th century
Designed in gold hiramaki-e and inlaid gilt-metal with a sun above whirling waves, the interior decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, gold foil and inlaid metal with irises in a rippling pond; fitted with a tray, slate inkstone and copper water dropper in a silver saucer
8¾ x 8 3/8 x 2in. (22.2 x 21.3 x 5.1cm.)
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