This is an inkstone box depicting Tang children in raden craftsmanship by the Takaoka lacquerware artist, Kiyoshi Yamada 山田清志. Despite its simple design, the exquisite color scheme of the Tang children and the luster of the raden highlight its luxuriousness. It is in excellent condition. I believe those who appreciate Japanese art will surely be pleased with it. Takaoka Lacquerware: Takaoka lacquerware originated when Maeda Toshinaga, the feudal lord of the Kaga Domain, built Takaoka Castle in present-day Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, at the beginning of the Edo period, and began producing everyday items such as armor, chests of drawers, and tableware. Tang Children: "Tang children" refers to a Japanese art term that depicts children playing with Chinese-style hairstyles and clothing. Document box Height Diameter 4.1 cm Width Diameter 19.7 cm Depth Diameter 27.2 cm Weight 700 g Condition: This item is an unused product stored for an extended period. The condition is good. It is unused but has been stored at home. Therefore, it has accumulated some dirt. Please take a look as I have posted many photos. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 030922160330