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A gold-lacquer suzuribako (writing box) and cover Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
7 November 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£1,000 - £1,500
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A gold-lacquer suzuribako (writing box) and cover
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Of standard rectangular form with a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), the interior fitted with a frame holding the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and cloisonné-enamel suiteki (water-dropper); the lacquer decoration executed in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, depicting a mass of chrysanthemum blossoms on a hirame ground on the outside of the lid and the inside of the lid with Kikujido seated with a calligraphy brush beside chrysanthemum blooms and kumazasa (bamboo), the inside of the box similarly lacquered with kumazasa (bamboo) growing beside a hillock; unsigned. 4.2cm x 23.5cm x 21.5cm (1 5/8in x 9¼in x 8½in). (5).
Of standard rectangular form with a kabusebuta (overhanging lid), the interior fitted with a frame holding the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) and cloisonné-enamel suiteki (water-dropper); the lacquer decoration executed in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, depicting a mass of chrysanthemum blossoms on a hirame ground on the outside of the lid and the inside of the lid with Kikujido seated with a calligraphy brush beside chrysanthemum blooms and kumazasa (bamboo), the inside of the box similarly lacquered with kumazasa (bamboo) growing beside a hillock; unsigned. 4.2cm x 23.5cm x 21.5cm (1 5/8in x 9¼in x 8½in). (5).
























