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A GOLD-LACQUER BOX IN THE FORM OF A TAKARABUNE others flying among pine, the interior embellished in rich nashiji and
(TREASURE SHIP) AND COVER fitted with an en-suite removable tray lacquered in gold takamaki-e
Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1880 with a scholar looking out in contemplation over a mountainous
The kinji ground lavishly lacquered in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e lakescape from the circular window of a thatched hut; unsigned.
and kirikane with Daikoku and Ebisu seated atop respectively a treasure 5.2cm x 10.2cm x 14.5cm (2 1/8in x 4in x 5¾in). (3).
sack and bales of rice on the prow of their treasure ship piled with
assorted auspicious objects and takamaki-e, the faces and hands of £6,000 - 8,000
Daikoku and Ebisu inlaid in ivory and other details inlaid in shell, coral JPY870,000 - 1,200,000
and wood, Hotei gesticulating towards a pair of cranes in flight above, US$7,800 - 10,000
a flock of cranes depicted on the sides, several wading in a lake and

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