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A set of miniature lacquer boxes for poem papers
Meiji period (late 19th century), by Zohiko (Nishimura Hikobei)
Decorated in gold hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and kirikane with Uji Bridge with willows and water wheel; fitted with variously colored papers for inscribing poems (tanzaku)
3in. (7.6cm.) x 3/4in. (1.9cm.) and 2in. (5.1cm.) x 1¾in. (4.5cm.)
With original box titled on hina kazari ryukyo maki-e shikishi hako tanzaku hako (miniature poem slip box and card box with willow and bridge for the Girl's Day Festival), and signed Heian Zohiko zo (made by Zohiko) and sealed (2)
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