No. 95474889

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Box - lacquer - document box
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Box - lacquer - document box

Boîte rectangulaire en laque maki-e à décor de glycines – Japon, époque Meiji (1868–1912) Dimensions : 38 x 10 cm – Hauteur : 8 cm Rare et élégante boîte japonaise rectangulaire en bois laqué, ornée d’un somptueux décor maki-e représentant des glycines en fleurs. Le couvercle bombé, finement décoré à la poudre d’or et de métal sur fond brun nuancé, laisse courir des branches sinueuses et gracieuses, typiques de la plante grimpante symbolisant l'amour durable et la délicatesse dans l'art japonais. Les feuillages et grappes florales sont traités avec un remarquable sens du détail, dans un style naturaliste qui reflète l’esthétique raffinée de l’époque Meiji. Le motif se poursuit sur les côtés, encadrant un petit bouton de fermeture noir, discret et fonctionnel. L’intérieur de la boîte est orné d’un somptueux décor nashiji (poudre d’or sur fond laqué noir), révélant le raffinement des finitions intérieures propre aux objets de prestige. État : Bon état général, avec une fine fente visible à l’intérieur du couvercle (sans incidence structurelle), et quelques usures d’usage cohérentes avec l’âge. Provenance : Collection privée européenne ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rectangular Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Box with Wisteria Design – Meiji Period (1868–1912) Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm – Height: 8 cm A rare and elegant Japanese rectangular lacquer box, adorned with a stunning maki-e decoration featuring blooming wisteria vines. The domed lid is delicately embellished with gold and metallic powder against a subtly shaded brown background. The graceful wisteria branches, cascading across the surface, symbolize enduring love and refinement in traditional Japanese art. The floral motifs are executed with exquisite detail and naturalistic flair, characteristic of the refined aesthetics of the Meiji era. The design extends across the sides, framing a small black button clasp, unobtrusive yet functional. The interior reveals a rich nashiji finish (sprinkled gold powder on black lacquer), highlighting the meticulous attention to detail typically reserved for high-quality pieces. Condition: Overall very good condition; a fine hairline crack is visible inside the lid (not affecting the structure), with minor wear consistent with age. Provenance: European private collection.

No. 95474889

No longer available
Box - lacquer - document box

Box - lacquer - document box

Rectangular lacquered box with maki-e decoration of wisteria – Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm – Height: 8 cm

Rare and elegant rectangular Japanese lacquered wooden box, decorated with a sumptuous maki-e design depicting blooming wisteria. The domed lid, finely decorated with gold and metal powder on a shaded brown background, features winding and graceful branches, typical of the climbing plant symbolizing enduring love and delicacy in Japanese art.

The foliage and floral clusters are depicted with a remarkable sense of detail, in a naturalistic style that reflects the refined aesthetics of the Meiji period. The pattern continues on the sides, framing a small, discreet, and functional black button closure.

The interior of the box is decorated with an exquisite nashiji design (gold powder on a black lacquered background), revealing the refinement of the interior finishes typical of luxury objects.

Condition: Good overall condition, with a fine crack visible inside the lid (without structural impact), and some signs of use consistent with age.
Provenance: Private European collection

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Rectangular Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Box with Wisteria Design – Meiji Period (1868–1912)

Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm – Height: 8 cm

A rare and elegant Japanese rectangular lacquer box, adorned with a stunning maki-e decoration featuring blooming wisteria vines. The domed lid is delicately embellished with gold and metallic powder against a subtly shaded brown background. The graceful wisteria branches, cascading across the surface, symbolize enduring love and refinement in traditional Japanese art.

The floral motifs are executed with exquisite detail and naturalistic flair, characteristic of the refined aesthetics of the Meiji era. The design extends across the sides, framing a small black button clasp, unobtrusive yet functional.

The interior reveals a rich nashiji finish (sprinkled gold powder on black lacquer), highlighting the meticulous attention to detail typically reserved for high-quality pieces.


Condition: Overall very good condition; a fine hairline crack is visible inside the lid (not affecting the structure), with minor wear consistent with age.
Provenance: European private collection.

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