Rare Japanese Meiji (19thc) Ryukyu Islands Lacquer Keepsake Box

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (19thC) Ryukyu Islands black lacquer keepsake box decorated with a high relief mother-of-pearl grasshopper. This lovely lacquer box is accented by the use of real ‘painted bamboo’, which has been incorporated on the top of the lid and all four sides of the box. Different hues of inlaid mother-of-pearl and raised outlines detailing the body of the grasshopper, give this motif a three-dimensional appearance, called tsuishu, or lacquerware with raised designs, and demonstrate the innovation of Ryukyu Shikki artisans. Measures 12cm (4.75in) x 10cm (4in) x 3.5cm (1 3/8in).

Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A charming little box.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

3.5cm (1.38")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA994042

Dealers Internal Reference

AD503/23

Description

Beautiful Japanese Meiji (19thC) Ryukyu Islands black lacquer keepsake box decorated with a high relief mother-of-pearl grasshopper.

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This lovely lacquer box is accented by the use of real ‘painted bamboo’, which has been incorporated on the top of the lid and all four sides of the box.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Different hues of inlaid mother-of-pearl and raised outlines detailing the body of the grasshopper, give this motif a three-dimensional appearance, called tsuishu, or lacquerware with raised designs, and demonstrate the innovation of Ryukyu Shikki artisans. Measures 12cm (4.75in) x 10cm (4in) x 3.5cm (1 3/8in).

Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A charming little box.

FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY