A BLACK AND GOLD-LACQUERED 'SHIMAZU MONS' KOBAKO
A RARE BLACK AND GOLD-LACQUERED KOBAKO AND COVER WITH SHIMAZU MONS
Japan, 17th-18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)
Of rounded square form, the domed cover decorated in gold hiramaki-e with a central Shimazu mon surrounded by leafy scrolling vines against a roiro ground, the motif repeated on the sides of the box, the interior with roiro, the box and cover with heavy silver mounts.
SIZE 6.2 x 8.4 x 8.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with old wear and few small chips to base.
Provenance: From a Canadian private collection.
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A RARE BLACK AND GOLD-LACQUERED KOBAKO AND COVER WITH SHIMAZU MONS
Japan, 17th-18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)
Of rounded square form, the domed cover decorated in gold hiramaki-e with a central Shimazu mon surrounded by leafy scrolling vines against a roiro ground, the motif repeated on the sides of the box, the interior with roiro, the box and cover with heavy silver mounts.
SIZE 6.2 x 8.4 x 8.3 cm
Condition: Good condition with old wear and few small chips to base.
Provenance: From a Canadian private collection.
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