East Asia, Japan, Meiji Period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant wooden box of a circular design with a lid that fits flush against the vessel. The whole piece is painted with a black, lacquered ground, and a indiscernible makers mark is painted on the base. The top lid is adorned with two feathers; one painted in silver with red details and the other in gold with red and grey stripes and speckles. This metallic painting technique is known as togidashi maki-e. The design, in this case the two feathers, are painted in lacquer then powdered silver and gold is sprinkled over the wet surface. Once dry, a second layer of lacquer is added to fix the powder in place. The area is then polished to make the design flush with the rest of the surface. A sophisticated box for holding trinkets or jewelry! Size: 3.8" Diameter x 2.125" H (9.7 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000

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#163154

Small nick to rim of lid and stable hairline crack. Age and use commensurate scratches. Mark on base is faint. Some surface discoloration on lid. Painted feathers are clear.