【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 An elegant Japanese Wajima lacquerware stationery box, beautifully decorated with delicate chrysanthemums and butterflies in gold maki-e against a glossy black lacquer ground. The lid features gracefully extending chrysanthemum branches, with finely detailed golden foliage and pale blue-grey flowers. Two golden butterflies flutter beside the blossoms, creating a refined and harmonious composition. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto designs painted in wet lacquer. Wajima lacquerware (Wajima-nuri), originating from Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, is among Japan's most highly regarded traditional lacquer crafts, celebrated for its exceptional durability, refined beauty and meticulous craftsmanship. Traditional Wajima lacquerware production involves 23 principal stages and more than 124 individual processes. The extensive preparation of the wooden foundation, application of multiple layers of lacquer and careful finishing require considerable time, patience and highly specialised skills. The strong foundation and carefully applied lacquer layers produce a remarkably durable finish while maintaining the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Wajima lacquerware. The rectangular box features gently rounded corners, a fitted lid and a black lacquered interior. Two removable internal divider panels are included. The piece is accompanied by a wooden storage box bearing handwritten inscriptions, including Wajima (輪島), and a red circular seal. Good vintage condition with signs of age and use. There are minor scuffs, rubbing marks and some staining on the lacquered surfaces. The internal divider panels also show surface wear. The wooden storage box has age-related staining and discolouration, and its lid has a crack. Please examine the photographs carefully for the overall condition. ※Important: For Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco and Portugal, orders of €150 or less cannot currently be shipped due to the new €3 customs duty/IOSS issue. There is no confirmed resumption date. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to wait. Orders over €150 are not affected. Dimensions: approx. H 4.2 cm W 19.3 cm D 24 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information, description, and images before placing your bid. The items shown in the photos are what is included in the lot. If anything shown as included is missing upon delivery, please contact us immediately. ・Some display stands or other items in the photos may be photography props and are not included in the sale. Please read the description carefully to confirm what is included. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!