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Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Black-gold Lacquer Writing Box (suzuribako)
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
The exterior of the inrobuta (flush-fitting lid) decorated in gold, silver, and iro-e togidashi maki-e and mura-nashiji with a nobleman and his courtiers in front of a mansion, two holding cockerels and about to release them to fight, reserved on a lustrous roiro-nuri ground, the interior of the lid with a tasselled open fan, the interior of the box with a removable frame fitted to contain a semi-circular gilt suiteki (water dropper) and a suzuri (ink-grinding stone), with a modern inkstick. Comes with orginal wood tomobako storage box inscribed on the lid. Measures 25cm x 23cm x 6cm.
Excellent condition.
Internal Reference: AD573/24
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1044999
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 6cm (2.4inches)Width is 25cm (9.8inches)Depth is 23cm (9.1inches)
Antique SA1044999 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1044999
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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