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Lot 333 - A201AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Wednesday, 01. June 2022, 02.00 PM

A GORGEOUS LACQUER SET OF A DOCUMENT BOX AND A WRITING BOX.

Japan, 18th/19th c. Length 42 cm (bunko) and 27 cm (suzuribako).
Consisting of a large document box (ryôshi bunko) and matching writing box (suzuribako) with ink-grinding stone (suzuri), water dropper (suiteki). The domed covers and sides lacquered with a cherry tree next to a river with a bridge in gold and silver hira- and takamakie with kirikane on roiro. The inner sides beautifully embellished with shell shaped reserves. With lacquered and inscribed tomobako. Some minor damages and restorations. (2)

Provenance: Old private collection from the French part of Switzerland.


CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)