A Lacquer Suzuribako [Writing Box]
Edo Period (17th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki- and nashiji on a black lacquer ground with fruiting branches and leaves, the lid opening to reveal a fitted inner tray with slate inkstone and copper water dropper engraved with chrysanthemum petals, nashiji interior, copper fittings
17.9cm. long
A Lacquer Suzuribako [Writing Box]
Edo Period (17th century)
Decorated in gold hiramaki- and nashiji on a black lacquer ground with fruiting branches and leaves, the lid opening to reveal a fitted inner tray with slate inkstone and copper water dropper engraved with chrysanthemum petals, nashiji interior, copper fittings
17.9cm. long
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