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Lot 62
A LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Closed21 March 2023
Price Realised
USD 8,190
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A LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
A rectangular box with faceted corners, elaborately decorated in gold and silver lacquer takamaki-e, kirikane in gold and silver leaf, inlaid mother-of-pearl, silver and gold foils on nashiji ground, with design of autumnal mountain landscape, interior desgined with spring landscape, continuous desgin to the interiors of divider and box, fitted with silver water dropper in the form of overlapping maple and cherry blossom with gilt details, ink stone, two brushes, a paper pricker, knife, ink cake stand; with silver rims
10 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (26.4 x 24.1 x 5.7 cm.)
With lacquered storage box
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
A rectangular box with faceted corners, elaborately decorated in gold and silver lacquer takamaki-e, kirikane in gold and silver leaf, inlaid mother-of-pearl, silver and gold foils on nashiji ground, with design of autumnal mountain landscape, interior desgined with spring landscape, continuous desgin to the interiors of divider and box, fitted with silver water dropper in the form of overlapping maple and cherry blossom with gilt details, ink stone, two brushes, a paper pricker, knife, ink cake stand; with silver rims
10 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (26.4 x 24.1 x 5.7 cm.)
With lacquered storage box
A LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO)
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
A rectangular box with faceted corners, elaborately decorated in gold and silver lacquer takamaki-e, kirikane in gold and silver leaf, inlaid mother-of-pearl, silver and gold foils on nashiji ground, with design of autumnal mountain landscape, interior desgined with spring landscape, continuous desgin to the interiors of divider and box, fitted with silver water dropper in the form of overlapping maple and cherry blossom with gilt details, ink stone, two brushes, a paper pricker, knife, ink cake stand; with silver rims
10 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (26.4 x 24.1 x 5.7 cm.)
With lacquered storage box
EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
A rectangular box with faceted corners, elaborately decorated in gold and silver lacquer takamaki-e, kirikane in gold and silver leaf, inlaid mother-of-pearl, silver and gold foils on nashiji ground, with design of autumnal mountain landscape, interior desgined with spring landscape, continuous desgin to the interiors of divider and box, fitted with silver water dropper in the form of overlapping maple and cherry blossom with gilt details, ink stone, two brushes, a paper pricker, knife, ink cake stand; with silver rims
10 3/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (26.4 x 24.1 x 5.7 cm.)
With lacquered storage box
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Please note, this lot contains inlaid mother-of-pearl which is a regulated species.
(Shipping to destinations outside the USA requires an export permit which will delay your shipment. Please contact Post Sale Services on +1 212 636 2650 to check if Christie’s can ship to your proposed destination. Alternatively, you can collect in person and arrange for your own export permit and shipping.)
(Shipping to destinations outside the USA requires an export permit which will delay your shipment. Please contact Post Sale Services on +1 212 636 2650 to check if Christie’s can ship to your proposed destination. Alternatively, you can collect in person and arrange for your own export permit and shipping.)