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Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

$1,700
£1,294.51
€1,490.60
CA$2,409.05
A$2,591.28
CHF 1,384.85
MX$30,543.78
NOK 17,459.76
SEK 15,961.54
DKK 11,137.29

About the Item

A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depicting an idyllic traditional Japanese landscape with two charming thatched roof houses among beautiful trees and shrubs next to a water feature in varying colors of gold with the central tree leaves in oxidized silver. A star shaped window at the bottom left reveals another lovely landscape with a group of three thatched roof buildings on an island in the far right and a larger more formal structure, near left next to a vigorous Mugo pine tree with needles done in silver. The artist's signature is on the lower right. Upon opening this box, a coppery gold maki-e interior is revealed. The box is in wonderful condition with wear commensurate with age, see photo 9 of bottom for the slight wear. Early Meji period, 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 1.88 in (4.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5828232653202

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