【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 Embrace the elegance of early Showa-era artistry with this round inkstone box, an emblem of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The exterior, displaying a distinguished Nashiji finish known for its pear skin texture, using gold freckles, enhances the shimmer and allure of the surface. The lid proudly presents a serene mountain landscape Maki-e, a technique involving the intricate application of gold or silver powder on lacquer to create detailed scenes. The interior of the lid reveals a Maki-e depiction of a waterfall, pine trees, and figures engaging with nature. This delicate scene includes an adult and two children, set against a backdrop that radiates tranquility and harmony. The box contains an inkstone and water dropper, quintessential for the art of calligraphy, with each element echoing the box’s storied past. Accompanied by a protective black lacquered wood box that echoes the main piece's aesthetic, this inkstone box bears the subtle signs of its history—wear, minor scratches, and discoloration of the water dropper. Through the detailed photographs provided, one can appreciate the current condition of this antique. This inkstone box, coupled with its wooden container, is not merely a functional item but a storied piece of early 20th-century Japanese culture, awaiting a place of honor in a discerning collector's array. Dimension: approx. H 4.8 cm W 20 cm D 20 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding! #masterpieces