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Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan

$27,500

£20,769.85

€23,992.40

CA$38,743.59

A$41,494.39

CHF 22,307.10

MX$503,973.65

NOK 281,861.07

SEK 258,064.77

DKK 179,267.07

About the Item

A large and magnificently decorated Japanese lacquer document box, ryoshibako, signed Umeboshi/Baikyo, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. The large document box, ryoshibako, of tall, rectangular shape with rounded corners, and fitted with an inrobuta (flush-fitting) cover with beveled edges. The exterior of this exquisite box is decorated all over with fifteen different raised reserves shaped as uchiwa (paddle) fans against a lush and intricate krikane ground imitating shagreen. The uchiwa shaped reserves all of takamaki-e, and exquisitely painted with designs of animals, flowers, and landscapes in silver, gold, maki-e, hiramaki-e, and takamaki-e, with kirikane, nashiji, and polychrome embellishments, upon gold lacquer fudame grounds. The interior of the lid is nothing short of spectacular, featuring a large design of a magnificent and beautifully detailed rooster and hen with chicks gathered around a lazy stream. Large stalks of chrysanthemum bloom behind them. All against an ethereal nashiji ground. The cover of the box features five reserves: 1. Three minogame (turtles with long tails), symbolizing longevity 2. "Narihira Crossing the Sumida" from The Tales of Ise 3. An onagadori (long tailed rooster) and hen with bamboo 4. Togetsukyo bridge 5. Ming Dynasty style blossoming peony and rocks The sides of the box features ten reserves: 1. Hawk and pine, symbolizing strength and longevity 2. Crucian carp and river prawn 3. Java sparrow and plum 4. Landscape featuring a lazy stream and dragonflies 5. Butterflies and moths, symbolizing rebirth 6. Landscape of a lazy stream by farmhouse 7. Bamboo blind (sudare) with pear branches and blossoms 8. Landscape with plovers (chidori) flying among crashing waves 9. Landscape with pine and cranes, symbols of longevity 10. Long tailed bird and plum The difference in style, detail, and composition of these fans indicate they are possibly copies of famous paintings or woodblock prints by various artists. Signed in gold lacquer Umeboshi or Baikyo, with red kaou seal. The interior of the box decorated with a rich nashiji lacquer ground. The underside of the box of a more subdued nashiji lacquer ground.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Softwood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1860
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In very good condition for age. With some minor surface scratches to the lacquer. Minor wear and loss to the kirikane. Wear to the gold lacquered rims. No damage or repairs noted.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894735109762

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