A LACQUER BOX AND COVER
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH PERIOD)
A rectangular box with round corners, decorated in gold and reddish brown lacquer takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirikane and inlaid gold, resembling the motif of open-top shifuku (carrying pouch) with scrolling peony pattern, interior on nashiji ground, continuous design to the base
5 1/8 x 6 ¼ x 2 3/8 in. (13 x 15.9 x 6 cm.)
A LACQUER BOX AND COVER
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH PERIOD)
A rectangular box with round corners, decorated in gold and reddish brown lacquer takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, kirikane and inlaid gold, resembling the motif of open-top shifuku (carrying pouch) with scrolling peony pattern, interior on nashiji ground, continuous design to the base
5 1/8 x 6 ¼ x 2 3/8 in. (13 x 15.9 x 6 cm.)