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Lot 89*
A gold-lacquer suzuribako (writing box) Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
7 November 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£3,500 - £4,500
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A gold-lacquer suzuribako (writing box)
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
Of standard rounded rectangular form with kabusebuta (overhanging lid) with chiri-i (narrow ledge between top and sides), the interior fitted with two movable components at top and bottom holding the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) in place, the suzuri with gold-lacquered rim and sides, the rectangular silver suiteki (water-dropper) with a design of grasses; the lacquer decoration executed in fine, rich gold nashiji lacquer with gold and silver takamaki-e, some details in uchikomi and extensive gold okibirame, depicting on the lid chrysanthemums and vines by a formal gateway and garden fence, the interiors with a formal garden pavilion, boats, rocks, trees and flying geese, the base finished in gold hirame lacquer; with a wood storage box and a protective silk cloth with two seals. 4.5cm x 21cm x 21.1cm (2in x 8¼in x 8¼in). (8).
Of standard rounded rectangular form with kabusebuta (overhanging lid) with chiri-i (narrow ledge between top and sides), the interior fitted with two movable components at top and bottom holding the suzuri (ink-grinding stone) in place, the suzuri with gold-lacquered rim and sides, the rectangular silver suiteki (water-dropper) with a design of grasses; the lacquer decoration executed in fine, rich gold nashiji lacquer with gold and silver takamaki-e, some details in uchikomi and extensive gold okibirame, depicting on the lid chrysanthemums and vines by a formal gateway and garden fence, the interiors with a formal garden pavilion, boats, rocks, trees and flying geese, the base finished in gold hirame lacquer; with a wood storage box and a protective silk cloth with two seals. 4.5cm x 21cm x 21.1cm (2in x 8¼in x 8¼in). (8).
























