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Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926 - 1989) black lacquer flower basket in square form with notched corners raised on a square base. Three brightly colored stripes on the side in green, yellow, and red. Signature on the bottom reads: Hiroi from Wajima. Wajima is a famous lacquer making city on the Sea of Japan. Comes in original signed kiri wood storage box.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1930's
Styles / Movements:	Asian
Dealer Reference #:	NA1727
Incollect Reference #:	409329

Dimensions

W.	5.5 in;	H.	6.5 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	13.97 cm;	H.	16.51 cm;	D.	13.97 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