A CINNABAR AND GILT LACQUER SHIBAYAMA INLAID SIGNED LACQUER COSMETIC/JEWELRY BOX, JAPANESE, LATE MEIJI (1868-1912)/TAISHO (1912-1926), the whole of trefoil form; the lid centering a scene inlaid with mother-of-pearl, of two sparrows in flight under wisteria blossoms, in a gilt landscape, signed in plaque L/R, the reserve within a repeating motif of squares and Greek key edge, over a base with relief carved reserves of chrysanthemum blooms and oak leaves within like repeating motifs. Height: 3 1/4" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 5 3/4"

A large crack on base and lid, mild chips, losses, mild cracking, some losses of inlay, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC 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 Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.