Details
The rectangular box with overhanging cover decorated in gold, red and brown hiramaki-e, nashiji and inlays of mother-of-pearl on a black lacquer ground with a swallow hovering above sprays of chrysanthemum, nashiji interior, gilt-copper water-dropper in the shape of a cherry blossom, slate inkstone with gold lacquer rims
1½ in. (4 cm.) high x 8½ in (21.5 cm.) wide x 9¾ in. (24.5 cm.) deep


Provenance
Collection of the late Soame Jenyns (1904-1976), then by descent within the family.
Special notice
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