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Japanese fudebako or brush box in lacquered hardwood and ceramic inlay

$3,350.60
£2,502.55
€2,800
CA$4,616.06
A$5,030.70
CHF 2,663.97
MX$60,423.96
NOK 33,726.46
SEK 31,008.16
DKK 21,331.15

About the Item

Brush box (fudebako) is made of wood and lacquer. On the lid, lacquer decoration representing sagittarius, a flower inlaid with ceramic and a leaf inlaid (raden). Interior and base of the box in nashi-ji lacquer. Japan - Taisho Era (1912-1926) Height: 1.4 in / 3.5 cm - width: 2.8 in / 7.2 cm - depth: 9.4 in / 23.9 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Width: 2.84 in (7.2 cm)Depth: 9.41 in (23.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912-1926
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2022-10321stDibs: LU8311242789042

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