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ANTIQUE #SA1048994

Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Black & Gold Lacquer Rectangular Letter Box (fubako)

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Splendid Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Black & Gold Lacquer Rectangular Letter Box (Fubako). Decorated in gold and slight coloured takamaki-e with highlights of e-nashiji and kirikane with a large ho-o (Japanese phoenix) bird among paulownia about to alight, reserved on a roiro-nuri ground. The inside is decorated in rich nashiji, the inside of the lid lacquered in gold takamaki-e with a clump of flowering chrysanthemums, two sides of the box with gilt-metal fittings of a circular engraved roundel attached with a loose ring handle incorporating the cord. Comes with original lacquered wooden storage box. Measures 26.5cm x 11.5cm x 6cm (10 3/8in x 4½in x 2 3/8in).
 
Excellent original condition.
 
 
Internal Reference: AD590/24
Antique Number: SA1048994
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 6cm (2.4inches)
Width is 26.5cm (10.4inches)
Depth is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Antique #SA1048994, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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United Kingdom
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