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LACQUER SUZURIBAKO
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Various Properties
Lot 422*
A roiro lacquer suzuribako (writing box) and cover By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Taisho/Showa Period
7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street£2,000 - £3,000
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By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Taisho/Showa Period
The overhanging cover decorated in gold hiramakie with stylised pine, bamboo and plum, the so-called 'Three Friends of Winter', an ensemble motif symbolising longevity and the cultured gentleman; the interior of rich nashiji with en-suite fitted, removable trays for an ink stone, a water dropper, a spike, a knife and two brushes with nashiji holders, the rims of silver, signed Hobi kore; with wood storage box. 4.1cm x 25.2cm x 22.7cm (1 5/8in x 9 7/8in x 9in). (11).
The overhanging cover decorated in gold hiramakie with stylised pine, bamboo and plum, the so-called 'Three Friends of Winter', an ensemble motif symbolising longevity and the cultured gentleman; the interior of rich nashiji with en-suite fitted, removable trays for an ink stone, a water dropper, a spike, a knife and two brushes with nashiji holders, the rims of silver, signed Hobi kore; with wood storage box. 4.1cm x 25.2cm x 22.7cm (1 5/8in x 9 7/8in x 9in). (11).
























