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A SUZURIBAKO [WRITING BOX], MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 25.3 cm, 10 in.
the rectangular box with overhanging cover and canted edge, decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e, hirame and inlaid in mother-of-pearl on a seigai-ha (blue sea wave) ground, with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl among clouds, the three-clawed dragon, with finely detailed golden scales, appears within gold clouds above finely drawn waves in dark red lacquer, the dragon and clouds rendered in gold and iroe takamaki-e, kirigane, kimpun and aogai, with glass inlays in the dragon’s eyes
Literature
Stephen Little and Edmund J. Lewis View of the Pinnacle, Japanese Lacquer writing boxes (Hawaii, 2011) no.59 p 176-177
Condition
There is some slight wear to the base. The interior of the lower part has minor wear to the fundame rims on the upper edge. There is some minor wear to the cover including minute pieces of foil lacking from the clouds.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The box clearly shows the influence of Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891).