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A GOLD-LACQUER SUZURIBAKO (WRITING BOX) vines by a formal gateway and garden fence, the interiors with a formal
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century garden pavilion, boats, rocks, trees and flying geese, the base finished
Of standard rounded rectangular form with kabusebuta (overhanging in gold hirame lacquer; with a wood storage box and a protective silk
lid) with chiri-i (narrow ledge between top and sides), the interior fitted cloth with two seals. 4.5cm x 21cm x 21.1cm (2in x 8¼in x 8¼in). (8).
with two movable components at top and bottom holding the suzuri
(ink-grinding stone) in place, the suzuri with gold-lacquered rim and £3,500 - 4,500
sides, the rectangular silver suiteki (water-dropper) with a design of JPY460,000 - 590,000
grasses; the lacquer decoration executed in fine, rich gold nashiji US$4,300 - 5,500
lacquer with gold and silver takamaki-e, some details in uchikomi and
extensive gold okibirame, depicting on the lid chrysanthemums and

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