Suzuribako 硯箱 (writing box/inkstone case) - Gold, Lacquer, Silver, Wood - Ink cake inscribed 'Kobaien Hakugen (?) sei' 古梅園伯玄製 - Luxury suzuri-bako with kuri and landscape design - with original tomobako - Japan - 19th century

Highly detailed suzuri-bako, lavishly executed in the most luxurious takamaki-e. Interior has design of landscape with ume and young pine trees beside creek, while outside decorated with kuri chestnut. . Luxury nashiji ground. Including inkstone, silver water dropper, inscribed inkcake and writing tools (paper knife also with inscription) With original inscribed tomobako and outer box. Dimensions: 25,8 x 23,5 x 5,8 cm Very good condition, there are some signs of wear from normal use and age, minor damages at silver rim, scratches, marks, rubbings, ink stains; for condition, please, take a look at pictures. Registered shipping, well packed for safe and fast delivering.