Box - Wood - Japanese Lacquer Document

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A vintage Japanese lacquered document box in black, decorated with red, green and gold clematis‑like flowers, made of lacquered wood in Japan and dating to the 20th century, with dimensions 704 cm high by 24 cm wide by 31 cm deep and weighing 1091 g, in good condition with signs of ageing; it carries a commemorative inscription on the underside and a red seal.

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Description from the seller

This is a vintage Japanese lacquered document box from Japan.

The black lacquered surface is beautifully decorated with elegant clematis-like flowers and leaves in red, green and gold tones.

There is a Japanese commemorative inscription on the underside:
“農林水産大臣賞 受賞記念 / 近藤 澤太郎”
(Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award – Commemorative / Sawataro Kondo)

A red Japanese seal/mark can also be seen on the underside of the lid.

Origin: Japan
Material: Lacquered wood
Period: 20th century

Dimensions:
Please refer to the dimensions stated in the listing.

Weight:
Please refer to the weight stated in the listing.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of ageing and use.
Please check the photographs carefully for the detailed condition of the item.

The photographs are part of the description.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan.

This is a vintage Japanese lacquered document box from Japan.

The black lacquered surface is beautifully decorated with elegant clematis-like flowers and leaves in red, green and gold tones.

There is a Japanese commemorative inscription on the underside:
“農林水産大臣賞 受賞記念 / 近藤 澤太郎”
(Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award – Commemorative / Sawataro Kondo)

A red Japanese seal/mark can also be seen on the underside of the lid.

Origin: Japan
Material: Lacquered wood
Period: 20th century

Dimensions:
Please refer to the dimensions stated in the listing.

Weight:
Please refer to the weight stated in the listing.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of ageing and use.
Please check the photographs carefully for the detailed condition of the item.

The photographs are part of the description.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1091 g
Title additional information
Japanese Lacquer Document
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
704 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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