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Japanese 18th Century Lacquer Writing Box with Intricate Moonlit Landscape

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Japanese Suzuribako (writing box) with makie (gold dust) and gold and silver hiramakie (bas relief) design of a river running through a rocky terrain with flowering trees, a weeping willow, and a pine with mounded fields of wild grasses. A cliff in the distance holds a temple peeking through flowering trees and pine, under a moonlit sky with wispy clouds. The interior of the lid is a close up of a rocky river shore with lilies, wild grasses, and peonies on a silver an gold nashii ground. Bits of heavy gold and silver dot the landscape on both the outer and inner lid. The brush holding tray has gold pine trees on a rocky terrain. Box is complete with water dropper and ink stone.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	A4608
Incollect Reference #:	775112

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	9 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.