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A GOLD-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) AND COVER beside chrysanthemum blooms and kumazasa (bamboo), the inside of
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century the box similarly lacquered with kumazasa (bamboo) growing beside a
Of standard rectangular form with a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), hillock; unsigned. 4.2cm x 23.5cm x 21.5cm (1 5/8in x 9¼in x 8½in). (5).
the interior fitted with a frame holding the suzuri (ink-grinding stone)
and cloisonné-enamel suiteki (water-dropper); the lacquer decoration £1,000 - 1,500
executed in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, depicting a mass of JPY130,000 - 200,000
chrysanthemum blossoms on a hirame ground on the outside of the US$1,200 - 1,900
lid and the inside of the lid with Kikujido seated with a calligraphy brush
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