An elegant rectangular Rinpa School-style lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) of rectangular form with a well-fitted overhanging cover with rounded corners. The lid with a design of stylized iris 花菖蒲 (hanashôbu) with brown blooms and pastel green leaves with a slightly coarse texture, set on a glistening gold leaf ground. The inside is adorned with a wave of oxidized silver leaf. The box with a fitted tray housing an inkstone 硯 (suzuri) and a gilded copper waterdropper 水滴 (suiteki) of oblong hexagonal shape with a pattern of copper streaks. When the cover and box are laid next to each other, the silver wave continues in one flow. Dimensions: Height 5.2 cm, Length 24.4 cm, Width 23.1 cm Period: Japan – Early-/Mid-Sh6owa period (Mid-20th century) In a very good original condition with minimal signs of wear conform age, like some minor loses of gilding. For a clear condition reference, please look at the photos. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.