A JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME LACQUERED HEXAGONAL BOX
A JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME LACQUERED HEXAGONAL BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the hinged lid depicting an elegant three story pavilion amidst ancient pines along the banks of a meandering river, traversed by plank board foot bridges detailed in lightly contrasting gilt and silvered tones, above conforming sides and front centering a pressed copper fan shaped escutcheon, opening to a thinly painted dark claret interior and stamped "MADE IN JAPAN." Height: 2" Width: 6" Depth: 5 1/4"
Condition Report: Normal light wear from use throughout, some small gilding loss, age cracks, a few small dings and surface spots but otherwise good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
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A JAPANESE GILT AND POLYCHROME LACQUERED HEXAGONAL BOX, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the hinged lid depicting an elegant three story pavilion amidst ancient pines along the banks of a meandering river, traversed by plank board foot bridges detailed in lightly contrasting gilt and silvered tones, above conforming sides and front centering a pressed copper fan shaped escutcheon, opening to a thinly painted dark claret interior and stamped "MADE IN JAPAN." Height: 2" Width: 6" Depth: 5 1/4"
Condition Report: Normal light wear from use throughout, some small gilding loss, age cracks, a few small dings and surface spots but otherwise good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
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