A maki-e suzuribako. 19th century
A maki-e suzuribako. 19th century
The lid decorated with a cherry blossom branch with a tanzaku hanging from it, in two shades of gold on a black ground. To the inside mura-nashiji, the inside of the lid decorated with two herons and reeds by a small river. The inset tray with ink stone and water dropper of gilt metal. Minor traces of use.
Height 5.5 cm; 25.8 x 23.7 cm
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A maki-e suzuribako. 19th century
The lid decorated with a cherry blossom branch with a tanzaku hanging from it, in two shades of gold on a black ground. To the inside mura-nashiji, the inside of the lid decorated with two herons and reeds by a small river. The inset tray with ink stone and water dropper of gilt metal. Minor traces of use.
Height 5.5 cm; 25.8 x 23.7 cm