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Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako (Writing Box)

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Zitan wood (as stated on storage box) suzuribako with image of bamboo in makie (raised gold). Inner cover has two swallows rendered in gold. Suzuribako is complete with suiteki (water dropper) and suzuri-ishi (ink stone). Comes in its original signed kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the storage box reads: Makie Zitan Suzuribako dated Keio 3, made by Honda Toshikichi. Keio 3 (or 1867), is the last year of the Edo period. Writing box is in excellent condition.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1867
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	NA1716
Incollect Reference #:	406258

Dimensions

W.	5.75 in;	H.	8.87 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	14.61 cm;	H.	22.53 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects

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