Box - maki and - wood or copper

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Suzuribako writing box in Nashiji lacquer with maki-e in bright gold, made of wood with gold and copper, dating to the Edo period (c. 1750–1800) from Japan, with a height of 14.5 cm, length 42 cm and width 33 cm, in notably poor condition with major cracks, damage and losses.

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Document box, suzuribako / writing box, in nashiji lacquer, maki-e in bright gold.
The materials of this box are wood, gold, and copper.
The box dates from the Edo period, manufactured in the early 1800s, originating from Japan.
The exterior decoration is taka-e for magnificent cranes carrying floral sprigs.
The interior is decorated with a landscape representing an empire with its dwellings surrounded by mountains, temples with at the center a water body—a sea or ocean.
The craftsmanship of this piece is stunning.
In very good condition with only very minor losses as shown in the photos.
Dimensions are large and generous, adding to its rarity: height 14.5 cm, length 42 cm and width 33 cm.

Carefully and securely shipped via Colissimo tracked with insurance

Document box, suzuribako / writing box, in nashiji lacquer, maki-e in bright gold.
The materials of this box are wood, gold, and copper.
The box dates from the Edo period, manufactured in the early 1800s, originating from Japan.
The exterior decoration is taka-e for magnificent cranes carrying floral sprigs.
The interior is decorated with a landscape representing an empire with its dwellings surrounded by mountains, temples with at the center a water body—a sea or ocean.
The craftsmanship of this piece is stunning.
In very good condition with only very minor losses as shown in the photos.
Dimensions are large and generous, adding to its rarity: height 14.5 cm, length 42 cm and width 33 cm.

Carefully and securely shipped via Colissimo tracked with insurance

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
wood or copper
Model
maki and
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Attribution
Original
Height
14.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
FranceVerified
1400
Objects sold
98.54%
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