Box - Wood - Japanese Makie Box
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Description from the seller
Japanese Yoshinoyama Maki-e Lacquered Bunko Box – Exquisite Landscape Decoration – Original Storage Box Included
An exceptionally beautiful Japanese lacquered wooden document box (Bunko), decorated with an elaborate traditional landscape inspired by Yoshinoyama (Mount Yoshino), a celebrated scenic location in Japan.
The lid features a magnificent composition of mountains, elegant pine trees, flowering trees, flowing rivers, rocky landscapes and a traditional Japanese waterwheel.
Delicate gold-toned decoration, subtle blue accents and finely executed details create a remarkable sense of depth and elegance.
Beautiful Decoration Throughout
One of the most remarkable features of this piece is its extensive decorative work.
The artistry extends beyond the outer lid to the underside of the lid, the interior base and the sides of the box.
Every detail reflects the beauty of traditional Japanese landscape art.
Original Storage Box Included
The piece comes with its original storage box, bearing Japanese inscriptions in gold lettering:
* 吉野山蒔繪 – Yoshinoyama Maki-e
* 御文庫 – Honorable Document Box (Bunko)
These inscriptions provide valuable information about the traditional decorative subject and intended function of the piece.
The original storage box shows signs of age and storage wear.
Condition
The lacquered document box itself is in beautiful, well-preserved condition.
No peeling or loss of lacquer has been observed.
The elaborate decoration on the exterior and interior remains beautifully preserved.
Specifications
* Origin: Japan
* Object: Japanese Maki-e lacquered wooden Bunko box
* Design: Yoshinoyama landscape
* Material: Wood with lacquered decoration
* Width: 33 cm
* Depth: 42 cm
* Height: 13.5 cm
* Weight: 2.72 kg
* Artist: Unknown
* Included: Original inscribed storage box
An elegant and highly decorative Japanese lacquerware piece, particularly appealing to collectors of Japanese traditional arts, lacquerware and finely decorated document boxes.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Japanese Yoshinoyama Maki-e Lacquered Bunko Box – Exquisite Landscape Decoration – Original Storage Box Included
An exceptionally beautiful Japanese lacquered wooden document box (Bunko), decorated with an elaborate traditional landscape inspired by Yoshinoyama (Mount Yoshino), a celebrated scenic location in Japan.
The lid features a magnificent composition of mountains, elegant pine trees, flowering trees, flowing rivers, rocky landscapes and a traditional Japanese waterwheel.
Delicate gold-toned decoration, subtle blue accents and finely executed details create a remarkable sense of depth and elegance.
Beautiful Decoration Throughout
One of the most remarkable features of this piece is its extensive decorative work.
The artistry extends beyond the outer lid to the underside of the lid, the interior base and the sides of the box.
Every detail reflects the beauty of traditional Japanese landscape art.
Original Storage Box Included
The piece comes with its original storage box, bearing Japanese inscriptions in gold lettering:
* 吉野山蒔繪 – Yoshinoyama Maki-e
* 御文庫 – Honorable Document Box (Bunko)
These inscriptions provide valuable information about the traditional decorative subject and intended function of the piece.
The original storage box shows signs of age and storage wear.
Condition
The lacquered document box itself is in beautiful, well-preserved condition.
No peeling or loss of lacquer has been observed.
The elaborate decoration on the exterior and interior remains beautifully preserved.
Specifications
* Origin: Japan
* Object: Japanese Maki-e lacquered wooden Bunko box
* Design: Yoshinoyama landscape
* Material: Wood with lacquered decoration
* Width: 33 cm
* Depth: 42 cm
* Height: 13.5 cm
* Weight: 2.72 kg
* Artist: Unknown
* Included: Original inscribed storage box
An elegant and highly decorative Japanese lacquerware piece, particularly appealing to collectors of Japanese traditional arts, lacquerware and finely decorated document boxes.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2720 g
Title additional information
Japanese Makie Box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
13.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
Exact production period unknown
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