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Richard Gardner AntiquesA superb Japanese lacquer box( 1868 to 1912) Japan Dimensions9.50inch wide 5.00inch high 8.25inch deep (24.13 cm wide 12.70 cm high 20.95 cm deep) DescriptionA superb Japanese lacquer box for writing paper and gold lacquered to all surfaces, except the underside, with brilliantly executed gold Makie designs. The top of the box decorated with a scene of a bridge over a river with a sampan just going underneath it and with Mount Fuji in the background, the sides have a continuous decoration of hills and trees by the sea, whilst removing the top of the box reveals a removable tray decorated with plants shielded by bamboo shades on a hillside with trees in the distance. A beautiful and rare object. Price
gbp 16500.00 (Pound Sterling)
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