【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 A fine Japanese lacquer suzuribako (writing box) dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period (19th century), decorated with elegant gold maki-e peony scrolls and nashiji ground. The exterior features luxurious gold maki-e peonies, a traditional symbol of wealth, honor, and prosperity in Japanese art. Some of the petals are subtly accented with nashiji, creating delicate texture and depth. The interior contrasts beautifully with a full nashiji ground, decorated with charming chidori (plovers) in maki-e. In Japanese symbolism, plovers represent perseverance, endurance, and good fortune, often depicted flying against waves. The set includes an inkstone (suzuri) and a brass water dropper (suiteki). Two removable trays are fitted inside, forming a complete traditional calligraphy writing set. Maki-e is a classic Japanese lacquer technique in which gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to create refined decorative designs. Nashiji uses fine metallic flakes within lacquer to produce a pear-skin-like shimmering surface. This is a high-quality example of traditional Japanese lacquer craftsmanship combining both artistic beauty and practical use. Age-related wear consistent with use, including scuffs, scratches, discoloration, a crack and small chips on the suzuribako corner, a few small dents on the lid, and verdigris patina on the brass water dropper. The wooden storage box shows age-related heavy wear including cracks, warping, small losses, wormholes, and surface wear. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 5 cm W 22.3 cm D 24.7 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!