Japanese Lacquer Scholars Box with Landscape

A Japanese lacquer scholar's box (Suzuribako) decorated with a landscape featuring a large tree. The interior is fitted with a signed ink stone and a parcel gilt sterling water coupe in the form of a pot with paint drips. The scholar's box is housed in another wood box with 3-character inscription.

Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches tall X 8 inches wide X 8 3/4 inches deep; 4.4 cm tall X 20.3 cm wide X 22.2 cm deep. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Scholar's box is in overall good condition. Exterior box has some chipping.

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