A Small Hokkai-Bako
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kirigane and hirame on a polished gold ground with a basket containing a formal flower display, the sides hollyhocks and further flowers and leaves, the interior of the lid inlaid in mother-of-pearl, stained ivory and coral with Benzaiten holding a biwa and riding a dragon on a nashiji ground
10cm. high
A Small Hokkai-Bako
Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kirigane and hirame on a polished gold ground with a basket containing a formal flower display, the sides hollyhocks and further flowers and leaves, the interior of the lid inlaid in mother-of-pearl, stained ivory and coral with Benzaiten holding a biwa and riding a dragon on a nashiji ground
10cm. high
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