Bunko 文庫 (document box) - Lacquer, Wood, Silver - Japan - First half 19th century (Late Edo period)
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Original Japanese lacquer bunko document box with a silver mount, decorated with quails and autumn grasses in takamaki-e and hiramaki-e on a black lacquer ground, from the first half of the 19th century (Late Edo period), measuring 15.6 cm high by 35.4 cm wide by 42 cm deep, in excellent condition, accompanied by a red tomobako and with a certificate of authenticity issued at shipment.
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An exquisite lacquer bunko 文庫 (document box) decorated with quails and autumn grasses.
Rectangular in form with rounded corners and flush-fitting lid, fitted with a silver mount. Shows five quails 鶉 (uzura), depicted standing and in flight within a stylised rocky landscape. The decoration continues uninterrupted over the sides, where four additional quails appear.
Finely executed in shades of golden takamaki-e 高蒔絵 and hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 on a rôiro 蝋色 (black lacquer) ground subtly enriched with e-nashiji 絵梨子地 and kirigane 切金 flakes.
The interior of the lid presents a nocturnal scene of the seven herbs of autumn 秋の七草 (aki no nanakusa), set beneath a silver moon and drifting clouds. This scene is rendered on a warm brown lacquer ground.
Period: Japan – First half 19th century (Late Edo period)
Dimensions:
Height 15.6 cm, Width 35.4 cm, Depth 42 cm
In very good condition, with only minimal signs of wear, including a few light surface scratches. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
Accompanied by a fitted red lacquered wooden tomobako 共箱 (storage box) inscribed:
“A document box with quail design in hirame maki-e lacquer” 鶉乃蒔絵付、平目地御文庫. Tomobako with wear.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn exquisite lacquer bunko 文庫 (document box) decorated with quails and autumn grasses.
Rectangular in form with rounded corners and flush-fitting lid, fitted with a silver mount. Shows five quails 鶉 (uzura), depicted standing and in flight within a stylised rocky landscape. The decoration continues uninterrupted over the sides, where four additional quails appear.
Finely executed in shades of golden takamaki-e 高蒔絵 and hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 on a rôiro 蝋色 (black lacquer) ground subtly enriched with e-nashiji 絵梨子地 and kirigane 切金 flakes.
The interior of the lid presents a nocturnal scene of the seven herbs of autumn 秋の七草 (aki no nanakusa), set beneath a silver moon and drifting clouds. This scene is rendered on a warm brown lacquer ground.
Period: Japan – First half 19th century (Late Edo period)
Dimensions:
Height 15.6 cm, Width 35.4 cm, Depth 42 cm
In very good condition, with only minimal signs of wear, including a few light surface scratches. Please refer to the photos for a clear condition reference.
Accompanied by a fitted red lacquered wooden tomobako 共箱 (storage box) inscribed:
“A document box with quail design in hirame maki-e lacquer” 鶉乃蒔絵付、平目地御文庫. Tomobako with wear.
When shipped, we will include a certificate of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
First half 19th century (Late Edo period)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquer, Silver, Wood
Height
15.6 cm
Width
35.4 cm
Title of artwork
Bunko 文庫 (document box)
Depth
42 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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