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A matched pair of Aizu-nuri lacquer writing accessories comprising a peony maki-e inkstone box and a black-lacquer bunko with clematis maki-e, dating from 1966 and unused old stock respectively.
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Item Description:
A Matched Pair of Aizu-Nuri Lacquer Writing Accessories: Maki-e Inkstone Box & Document Box
This is a two-piece set of Aizu-nuri (会津塗) lacquerware, a traditional Japanese craft from Fukushima Prefecture. One piece is a vintage item made in 1966, and the other showcases keshikin-fun maki-e — a technique unique to Aizu-nuri, applied through the painstaking, time-consuming work of skilled artisans.
Item 1 — Peony Maki-e Inkstone Box (Suzuribako)
A refined inkstone/writing box decorated with a hand-painted peony (botan) maki-e design and bearing an artist's seal. The underside of the lid carries a gilt inscription commemorating the completion of the "Zen-senbai Kaikan" hall, dated July 1, 1966, indicating the piece was originally produced as a commemorative gift.
Item 2 — Black-Lacquer Document Box (Bunko) with Clematis Maki-e
A black-lacquered document/writing box (bunko) of traditional "shaku-issun awasekuchi" fitted-lid construction, decorated with a clematis (tessen) motif using keshikin-fun — the finest grade of gold powder in maki-e and a technique closely associated with Aizu-nuri. Rather than a bright sparkle, the fine gold dust gives a soft, restrained glow that shifts subtly with the light, and being entirely hand-applied, no two pieces are ever quite identical. It is unused old stock that has been in long-term storage.
Size:
Item 1 — Inkstone box (Suzuribako):
Height: 3 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
Depth: 18.8 cm
Item 2 — Document box (Bunko):
Height: 10 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 33.5 cm
Shipping Note:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Post depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you can answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it will cost double the shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Item Description:
A Matched Pair of Aizu-Nuri Lacquer Writing Accessories: Maki-e Inkstone Box & Document Box
This is a two-piece set of Aizu-nuri (会津塗) lacquerware, a traditional Japanese craft from Fukushima Prefecture. One piece is a vintage item made in 1966, and the other showcases keshikin-fun maki-e — a technique unique to Aizu-nuri, applied through the painstaking, time-consuming work of skilled artisans.
Item 1 — Peony Maki-e Inkstone Box (Suzuribako)
A refined inkstone/writing box decorated with a hand-painted peony (botan) maki-e design and bearing an artist's seal. The underside of the lid carries a gilt inscription commemorating the completion of the "Zen-senbai Kaikan" hall, dated July 1, 1966, indicating the piece was originally produced as a commemorative gift.
Item 2 — Black-Lacquer Document Box (Bunko) with Clematis Maki-e
A black-lacquered document/writing box (bunko) of traditional "shaku-issun awasekuchi" fitted-lid construction, decorated with a clematis (tessen) motif using keshikin-fun — the finest grade of gold powder in maki-e and a technique closely associated with Aizu-nuri. Rather than a bright sparkle, the fine gold dust gives a soft, restrained glow that shifts subtly with the light, and being entirely hand-applied, no two pieces are ever quite identical. It is unused old stock that has been in long-term storage.
Size:
Item 1 — Inkstone box (Suzuribako):
Height: 3 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
Depth: 18.8 cm
Item 2 — Document box (Bunko):
Height: 10 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 33.5 cm
Shipping Note:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL, FedEx, or Japan Post depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you can answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it will cost double the shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
219 g
Title additional information
lacquerware
Country of origin
Japan
Material
lacquer,maki-e
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1966,s2000
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