A LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
The rectangular box with rounded corners, finely decorated in gold and polychrome lacquer with masks for Noh performance, the reserve of the lid decorated with a musical instrument, fitted with a metal water dropper in the form of masks
9 5/8 x 8 ½ x 2 1/8 in. (24.4 x 21.6 x 5.4 cm.)
A LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
The rectangular box with rounded corners, finely decorated in gold and polychrome lacquer with masks for Noh performance, the reserve of the lid decorated with a musical instrument, fitted with a metal water dropper in the form of masks
9 5/8 x 8 ½ x 2 1/8 in. (24.4 x 21.6 x 5.4 cm.)