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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration
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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration

19th century
Description

Beautiful Meiji (19thC) gold lacquer (maki-e and nashiji) letter box (fubako) with falcon decoration, metal fittings and cord. Original storage box. Measures ca 21.5 x 8 x 6cm.

Superb original (unmarked) condition – a masterpiece.

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In ancient times, falconry was a favorite pastime of Japanese emperors and nobility and was practiced mainly in autumn and winter. In the medieval period, as the warrior class came to power, falcon hunting became an activity of the samurai, and it took on additional importance as a martial art

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044241
Dealers Internal Reference
AD567/24
Description
Beautiful Meiji (19thC) gold lacquer (maki-e and nashiji) letter box (fubako) with falcon decoration, metal fittings and cord. Original storage box. Measures ca 21.5 x 8 x 6cm.

Superb original (unmarked) condition – a masterpiece.

fig 1. Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration
fig 1. Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration

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In ancient times, falconry was a favorite pastime of Japanese emperors and nobility and was practiced mainly in autumn and winter.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

In the medieval period, as the warrior class came to power, falcon hunting became an activity of the samurai, and it took on additional importance as a martial art

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044241
Dealers Internal Ref
AD567/24
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration

Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thc) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration

Archive II Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration View II
Archive III Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration View III
Archive IV Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration View IV
Archive V Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration View V
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
Location
Bath
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 765
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration
Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration
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Lovely Japanese Meiji (19thC) Gold Lacquer Letter Box (Fubako) with Falcon Decoration
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