Lot 0041

Japanese Black Lacquer Locking Document Box Signed Minota Nagahisa

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Japanese Black Lacquer Locking Document Box Signed Minota Nagahisa

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Description

19th Century Japanese Black and Gold Maki-e Lacquer Locking Document Box Signed by Minota Nagahisa

Location of Manufacture: Japan
Period of Manufacture: Meiji Period (1868-1889)
Artist: Minota Nagahisa (signed)
Dimensions: 10 1/4" x 8" x 3"
Weight: 1 pound, 12 ounces

For your consideration is a lovely 19th Century Japanese lacquer document box depicting cranes gathered by a stream lined with bamboo. The decoration on the top of the box is done with gold maki-e lacquer while the inside and bottom of the box display the more coarse nashiji lacquer techniques. The box is clearly marked by the artist in the middle right margin of the lid of the box.

Provenance: From a Retired Military Estate in San Antonio, Texas.

Keywords: gold dust longevity traditional shikki Urushi

Condition

Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Item is in good condition with the main image showing little wear and no damage. The corners, sides, interior and bottom show areas or wear, loss and damage to the lacquer. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.

Dimensions

3 x 10.25 x 8 in

Weight

28 oz

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Japanese Black Lacquer Locking Document Box Signed Minota Nagahisa

Name: Japanese Black Lacquer Locking Document Box Signed Minota Nagahisa
SKU: 169759806
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

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