Meiji Period Shibayama and Gold Lacquer Box
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Description
A good quality Meiji period shibayama and gold lacquer box, of quadri-lobed form the lid decorated with a white cockatoo on a perch between flowering wisteria, a vase, teapot and scattered flowers in the foreground, the sides inlaid with enamel roundels, the nashiji interior fitted with a tray decorated with different coloured gold lacquers with a ho-ho and paulonia blossoms. Japanese, c1890.
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More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: Gold lacquer, enamel, shibayama inlay of shells Condition: Good. Some wear and rubbing. Creation Date: c. 1890 Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Incollect Reference #: 266556 -
Dimensions
W. 6.5 in; H. 2.5 in; D. 5 in; W. 16.51 cm; H. 6.35 cm; D. 12.7 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art
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