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Pair of Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Cup Stand Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A pair of Japanese lacquered wood cup stands with Maki-e decoration circa end of 19th century of Meiji period. These stands were used to present tea or sake cups at elaborate parties and therefore not for daily use. The surface of these pieces was beautifully decorated with gold hiramaki-e that depicts a large ornament ball with floral and corn design issuing hundreds of thin and long tassels flowing in the wind and onto the base of the stands. Mostly gold, a few red threads were intentionally mixed in to make it more visually arresting. The workmanship is superb with the utmost attention to the movement and details. The designs on the two stands appear similar but upon closer inspection, they are quite distinct in how the tassels dance.
They are with their original fitted tomobako which is quite worn by the age, the remaining paper label only reads partially as "Maki-e stands for presenting tea etc". The box measures 13" L x 6.5" W x 3" H.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	lacquer on wood
Condition:	Good. Stands are in fine condition with minimal wear. Box is in worn condition as shown.
Creation Date:	1890-1900
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	600164

Dimensions

H.	1.75 in;	Diam.	5.75 in;
H.	4.45 cm;	Diam.	14.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

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