A GOLD-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (BOX FOR WRITING UTENSILS) Meiji (1868-1912) or...
A GOLD-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (BOX FOR WRITING UTENSILS)
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
Decorated predominantly in gold takamaki-e, kirikane mosaic, and e-nashiji on the rounded square kabusebuta (overhanging lid) with pine-clad rocks against a ground of gently lapping waves, the design of waves extending over the sides of the lid and box, the inside of the lid and box echoing the same wave design but in a more stylised and abstract variation, lacquered in dense e-nashiji on a roiro-nuri ground, the inside of the box fitted with two removable ita (baseboards) accommodating the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and the shibuichi or silver suiteki (water dropper) in the form of a chrysanthemum flower, unsigned; with a lacquered wood storage box. 3cm x 19cm x 21cm (1 3/16in x 7½in x 8¼in). (7).
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A GOLD-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (BOX FOR WRITING UTENSILS)
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
Decorated predominantly in gold takamaki-e, kirikane mosaic, and e-nashiji on the rounded square kabusebuta (overhanging lid) with pine-clad rocks against a ground of gently lapping waves, the design of waves extending over the sides of the lid and box, the inside of the lid and box echoing the same wave design but in a more stylised and abstract variation, lacquered in dense e-nashiji on a roiro-nuri ground, the inside of the box fitted with two removable ita (baseboards) accommodating the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and the shibuichi or silver suiteki (water dropper) in the form of a chrysanthemum flower, unsigned; with a lacquered wood storage box. 3cm x 19cm x 21cm (1 3/16in x 7½in x 8¼in). (7).
