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82 | A FINE LACQUERED SUZURIBAKO
WITH LUNAR HARES

Japan, late 18th – earlier 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Finely decorated in takamaki-e and hiramaki-e gold, silver and dark-
brown lacquer with two hares amid tall grass under the crescent
81 | A GOLD LACQUER TRAY moon and a cloudy sky, the inside of the lid with dragonflies, reeds
and flowers on a nashiji ground.
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
SIZE 24.7 x 22.2 x 5 cm
Finely painted with a scene depicting a Samurai and his attendant Condition: Good and original condition with old wear, minor
assisting a Geisha crossing a small river, the waves designed scratches and losses to edges.
in classic Japanese style and highlighted with gold Nashiji. The Provenance: From an old French private collection.
background with kids at play.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
SIZE 29 x 29 x 3.7 cm Starting price EUR 1.000,-
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear.
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection. Kept in the same
family since the first half of the 20th century and thence by descent.
Remainder of old collector paper label to backside.

Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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