Japanese Lacquer Box with Maki-e and Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese lacquered wooden box decorated with a traditional ox-drawn carriage scene. The lid combines gold-toned lacquer ornament with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, including cloud forms, against a reddish-brown ground; dark geometric panels and a radiating wheel complete the composition. The fitted rectangular box has a plain, dark brown exterior and a hinged-looking lid, The decoration is consistent with maki-e-style lacquer work and raden-style shell inlay; no maker's mark, signature, date. An attractive example of Japanese decorative art for display or storage.

DIMENSIONS: Height: 5.15 inch / 13 cm
Length: 13 inch / 33 cm
Depth: 16 inch /41 cm

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Condition Report:
Visible surface shows scattered fine scratches, rubs, and areas of dullness or discoloration, particularly across the lid and around the decorative inlay. Some of the inlaid areas appear abraded or irregular at the edges; the image does not establish whether any material is missing. The box body and lid edges appear generally intact, with no obvious major cracks or losses visible. Interior condition and closure operation are not shown.