Two Japanese gilt-lacquered boxes and covers Meiji period (1868-1912)
both of rectangular form with rounded corners, comprising: a writing box, suzuribako, the cover decorated with a spray of blossoming peony by a river in low-relief gold lacquer, the underside of the cover decorated with cranes and fern leaves, with a removable fitted tray containing the suzuri (inkstone) and silver suiteki (water dropper) in the shape of maple leaves, and a document box, ryōshibako, decorated with a bird perched on a leafy branch, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with a removable inner tray (4) suzuribako 24.5 x 22cm; ryōshibako 42 x 32.5cmCondition Report This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report
[ translate ]both of rectangular form with rounded corners, comprising: a writing box, suzuribako, the cover decorated with a spray of blossoming peony by a river in low-relief gold lacquer, the underside of the cover decorated with cranes and fern leaves, with a removable fitted tray containing the suzuri (inkstone) and silver suiteki (water dropper) in the shape of maple leaves, and a document box, ryōshibako, decorated with a bird perched on a leafy branch, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with a removable inner tray (4) suzuribako 24.5 x 22cm; ryōshibako 42 x 32.5cmCondition Report This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report
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