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A BLACK-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) interior a variety of water plants, the base finished in gold nashiji
AND COVER lacquer unsigned; with a wood storage box inscribed outside the lid
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century Onsuzuribako (Writing box), the inside of the lid with a paper label
Of standard rounded rectangular form with kabusebuta (overhanging indicating that the item belonged to the deceased court noble Tokudaiji
lid) with chiri-i (narrow ledge between top and sides), the interior Kinto (1821-1883) with a seal, with an outer lacquered wood storage
frame and baseboard fitted with a suzuri (ink-grinding stone) with box. 5cm x 19.8cm x 23cm (2in x 7¾in x 9in). (8).
gold-laquered rim and hardwood cover, and a circular silver suiteki
(water-dropper); the lacquer decoration executed in polished black £2,000 - 3,000
roiro lacquer with gold, silver and coloured togidashi maki-e and JPY260,000 - 400,000
gold nashiji, depicting on the lid fireflies above a stream and on the US$2,500 - 3,700
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
50 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.
