Fubako 文箱 (box for letters and papers) - Lacquer - Japan - Late Edo period (First half 19th century)
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An original late Edo period lacquer fubako from Japan, 22 cm long by 5.8 cm high by 8.2 cm deep, decorated with takamaki-e gold representing a blooming plum tree and a tanzaku, with mokkô grips and silver cord rings, a reddish nikkiji interior and gold fundame rims, and including a wooden tomobako storage box.
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An elegant, rectangular lacquer fubako 文箱 (box for letters and papers) with a well-fitted lid with rounded corners and overhanging sides. Executed with black lacquer decorated with an intricate takamaki-e 高蒔絵 (high-relief lacquer design) of gold depicting a blooming plum tree growing from some rocks. Hanging on the tree a so-called tanzaku - a traditional poem paper slip. The design continues on the sides of the cover.
The long sides have mokkô-shaped grips surrounding silver cord rings shaped like peony flowers with long orange silk cords ending in decorative tassels.
The interior featuring dense reddish nashiji 梨子地 (sprinkled gold lacquer) finished with golden fundame rims 粉溜地 (matt lacquer) and a motif of a crescent moon.
Dimensions:
Height 5.8 cm, Length 22 cm, Depth 8.2 cm.
Period: Japan - Late Edo period (First half 19th century).
Considering its age the box is in a very good original condition. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
Including wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box).
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 elegant, rectangular lacquer fubako 文箱 (box for letters and papers) with a well-fitted lid with rounded corners and overhanging sides. Executed with black lacquer decorated with an intricate takamaki-e 高蒔絵 (high-relief lacquer design) of gold depicting a blooming plum tree growing from some rocks. Hanging on the tree a so-called tanzaku - a traditional poem paper slip. The design continues on the sides of the cover.
The long sides have mokkô-shaped grips surrounding silver cord rings shaped like peony flowers with long orange silk cords ending in decorative tassels.
The interior featuring dense reddish nashiji 梨子地 (sprinkled gold lacquer) finished with golden fundame rims 粉溜地 (matt lacquer) and a motif of a crescent moon.
Dimensions:
Height 5.8 cm, Length 22 cm, Depth 8.2 cm.
Period: Japan - Late Edo period (First half 19th century).
Considering its age the box is in a very good original condition. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
Including wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box).
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
Late Edo period (First half 19th century)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquer
Height
5.8 cm
Width
22 cm
Title of artwork
Fubako 文箱 (box for letters and papers)
Depth
8.2 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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