A LACQUER SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] WITH LANDSCAPES, ATTRIBUTED TO THE IGARASHI SCHOOL, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
A LACQUER SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] WITH LANDSCAPES, ATTRIBUTED TO THE IGARASHI SCHOOL, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
the rectangular writing box with overhanging cover, finely decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and hirame on a black ground and inlaid in gold foil with a scene of a fishing village beneath a silvery moon, the interior of the cover a lakeside landscape, the waterdropper in copper gilt depicting geese, rectangular slate inkstone with fundame edge, silver rims
23 x 24.5 cm., 9 x 9¼ in.
Condition Report:
- Overall this suzuribako is in good condition.
- However, there are some slight marks to the top left-hand corner, which only show in certain light.
- The photograph does not show clearly the gold foil, which is in a number of windows of the houses. A few pieces of the gold foil are slightly worn.
- The interior is in fine condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A LACQUER SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX] WITH LANDSCAPES, ATTRIBUTED TO THE IGARASHI SCHOOL, EDO PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY
the rectangular writing box with overhanging cover, finely decorated in gold, silver and black hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and hirame on a black ground and inlaid in gold foil with a scene of a fishing village beneath a silvery moon, the interior of the cover a lakeside landscape, the waterdropper in copper gilt depicting geese, rectangular slate inkstone with fundame edge, silver rims
23 x 24.5 cm., 9 x 9¼ in.
Condition Report:
- Overall this suzuribako is in good condition.
- However, there are some slight marks to the top left-hand corner, which only show in certain light.
- The photograph does not show clearly the gold foil, which is in a number of windows of the houses. A few pieces of the gold foil are slightly worn.
- The interior is in fine condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."