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Lacquer Makie Suzuribako
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Lacquer Makie Suzuribako
circa 1830-1850
7 ½ x 8 x 1 ¼ (inch)
19 x 20.5 x 3.3 (cm)
A lacquer Makie suzuribako (inkstone case) with an inkstone, inkstone and brush trays, and
gilt suiteki (water-dropper) in the form of chrysanthemum.
The lid decorated in takamakie (raised lacquer) with a design of pine trees on the rocks
on Nashiji ground. The reverse of the lid with a design of a fence, flowers and clouds
on Nashiji ground. The inkstone and brush trays covered with flower design.
With original box.
Nashiji (gold or silver flakes sprinkled onto the surface)
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