A Lacquer Suzuribako [Writing Box]
With signature Ukanshi Ritsuo and inlaid ceramic seal Kan [Ogawa Haritsu (1663-1747)], Edo period (18th century)
The rectangular box with overhanging cover, the exterior decorated in gold and coloured lacquer and inlaid with ceramic on a wood ground utilising the natural grain of the wood, with a design of coral amongst shells, the shells decorated with a boat, carriage, trees and grasses, the edges with a band scrolling foliage, the interior of the cover decorated in gold lacquer and inlaid with ceramic depicting seashells and seaweed against a red lacquer ground, fitted inner tray similarly decorated, containing an inkstone and a water dropper
26.5cm. long
A Lacquer Suzuribako [Writing Box]
With signature Ukanshi Ritsuo and inlaid ceramic seal Kan [Ogawa Haritsu (1663-1747)], Edo period (18th century)
The rectangular box with overhanging cover, the exterior decorated in gold and coloured lacquer and inlaid with ceramic on a wood ground utilising the natural grain of the wood, with a design of coral amongst shells, the shells decorated with a boat, carriage, trees and grasses, the edges with a band scrolling foliage, the interior of the cover decorated in gold lacquer and inlaid with ceramic depicting seashells and seaweed against a red lacquer ground, fitted inner tray similarly decorated, containing an inkstone and a water dropper
26.5cm. long
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