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A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WRITING BOX, MEIJI PERIOD

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A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WRITING BOX, MEIJI PERIOD
A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WRITING BOX, MEIJI PERIOD
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Description
A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WRITING BOX, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), square in form, the lid variously decorated in hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and nashiji on a black lacquer ground with a detailed scene of a warrior on horseback departing from a waterfront temple, seen off by a number of seated and standing attendants surrounded by boulders and Japanese maple trees, opening to reveal a red lacquer interior. Height: 1 1/2" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 7 1/2"
Condition
Suzuribako writing box in good stable condition, with no major apparent cracks, chips, repairs, or loss of lacquerwork. The red lacquered interior with an intricate network of age cracks as well as remnants of ink smudges that do not detract from the beauty of the box. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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A JAPANESE LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WRITING BOX, MEIJI PERIOD

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