A pair of lidded boxes (kaioke). Late 19th century

A pair of lidded boxes (kaioke). Late 19th century

Of octagonal shape on a stand, on eight feet with eyelets for the thick tasseled cord, displaying pine saplings and nandina branches, partly with berries in gold hiramakie on a black lacquer ground. Roiro to the inside. Very minor traces of use. Two lacquered wooden boxes without lids. (2)

Total height 43 cm; 35 x 34.6 cm