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Outstanding Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Circular Black Lacquer Writing Box (suzuribako) With Samurai Helmet Decoration
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Rare Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) circular black lacquer writing box (suzuribako). The lustrous black-lacquer exterior of the inrobuta (flush-fitting lid) decorated in polychrome lacquer of gold, red and silver takamaki-e with a magnificent Samurai helmet (o-boshi kabuto) with exaggerated fukigaeshi (turnbacks) and simulated gilt kuwagata dai and kuwagata. The maedate (forecrest) is in the form of a stylised chrysanthemum among swirling waters resting over a tiger-skin scabbard and branches of cherry blossoms, a partially-open gunbai uchiwa (general''s fan) decorated with a large red sun lying in the foreground.
The inside of the lid is embellished in gold hiramaki-e with a waka poem over a rich nashiji ground, the inside of the box fitted with an ita (baseboard) containing the removable suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and a silvered metal suiteki (water dropper) in the form of a folded omikuji (fortune-telling paper dedicated at shrines) with a stamped character on the underside. The b...ox comes with its original wooden storage box inscribed Kabuto maki-e, maru suzuribako (Circular box for writing utensils with maki-e helmet design). Iinside the lid it is signed Komin with seal Komin. Comes with its original wooden storage box. Measures 26cm diameter x 5.7cm (10¼in x 2¼in).
Stunning original condition. Museum quality.
Internal Reference: AD587/24
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1048941
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 26cm (10.2inches)Width is 5.7cm (2.2inches)Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA1048941 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 SA1048941
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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