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Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

About the Item

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped outer dishes, each painted in Kakiemon palette of iron-red, green, blue and black enamels with flowers and foliage, iron red mark. The circular box covered in deep burgundy lacquer and decorated in brown, red black and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e, the top with a hawk sitting on the branch of a pine tree, the sides with a sprig of flowers and leaves, Nashiji interior. The box measures 14"-inches in diameter x 3"-inches high. The set is in fine antique condition, with a couple of old repairs, one dish is repaired with kintsugi (gold lacquer) and one shows a hairline crack, but Not affecting the solidity of the piece, some restoration to the box, as often found in older fragile items.

Dimensions:
Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Porcelain,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880-1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Ottawa, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1417212575401

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