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A Japanese lacquer Suzuribako (writing box) ( Japan c. 1850 )
Signed, Inscribed, Dated
Unsigned
Dimensions:
16.50cm wide
(6.50 inches)
21.70cm high
(8.54 inches)
Description / Expertise
Decorated in the finest gold togidashi with a recumbent stag holding a branch of reishi fungus in its mouth and looking up at two wheeling bats, all contained in a lunette formed by a surround of gold togidashi with ragged outer edge. The interior is lacquered vermilion, the underside of the cover with a small temple in a mountain landscape, the base with pine trees and clouds depicted in gold lacquer. The fittings comprise an unusual ink-stone with cut corners, and a silver mizu-ire with shakudo and gilt details in the form of two small drums.
Provenance
Ex collection: Charles Goddard Weld and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Condition
Good condition
Price
gbp9800.00 (Pound Sterling)
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Status
FOR SALE
