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Set of Writing Box and Document Box (T-1261-1)

Creator: Miyazaki Heiando
Offered by: Thomsen Gallery

Description
Miyazaki Heiando
Set of Writing Box and Document Box, 1920s
Maki-e gold lacquer on wood with silver inlays and silver rims
Size writing box: 1¾ x 9¾ x 7½ in (4.5 x 24.8 x 19 cm)
Size document box: 4¾ x 16 x 12¾ in. (12.3 x 40.4 x 31.6 cm)

Exquisite set with décor in gold maki-e on black lacquer of fall grasses and flowers and inlaid with silver characters; inside the writing a silver suiteki water dropper in moon shape, and lacquer décor of butterflies on gold nashiji ground; both boxes with silver rims.

Each comes with its original lacquered kiri-wood storage box signed by the artist Miyazaki Heiando, each storage box inscribed on top in silver lacquer.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Maki-e gold lacquer on wood with silver rims and inlays
Condition:	Good. Very good condition
Creation Date:	1920's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical
Dealer Reference #:	T-1261-1
Incollect Reference #:	637896

Dimensions

W.	7.48 in;	H.	1.77 in;	D.	9.76 in;
W.	19 cm;	H.	4.5 cm;	D.	24.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Thomsen Gallery, now located at 8 East 67th Street, New York City, NY 10065, specializes in important Japanese paintings, folding screens, hanging scrolls, ceramics, ikebana bamboo baskets, lacquerware, and contemporary works by select artists. Owned and directed by Erik and Cornelia Thomsen, the gallery brings decades of expertise in Japanese art to a global clientele, including private collectors and major museums. For inquiries, contact them at 212-288-2588 or info@thomsengallery.com.