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JAPAN 1900 Meiji Period Fubako Box In Hiramaki-e Lacquered Wood With Gilding
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Fubako letters-box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912).
Beautiful decorative Fubako letters box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1900. This box has been meticulously crafted in wood with lacquer and gilding decorations. Created in an elongated rectangular shape with curved corners, the outside of the lid has decorations in hiramaki-e depicting decorations of Sakura cherry blossom flowers in high relief. The interior part of the lid and the inside of the lower box are fundame lacquered with applications of very fine gold powder.
The Meiji Imperial Period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō.
Fubako
This is a kind of box. It has been used to store letters, papers, or books, and it is also used to deliver documents to the other party. It is useful not only to store documents or books, but you can also put your favorite small articles or valuables. Or, you can also display it to enjoy as a part of the interior decoration in your room.
Hiramaki-e
This term is in reference to a Japanese lacquer work, gold decoration in low, or “flat,” relief, a basic form of Makie-e. The pattern is first outlined on a sheet of paper with brush and ink. It is then traced on the reverse side of the paper with a mixture of heated wet lacquer and (usually red) pigment. The artist transfers the pattern directly to the desired surface by rubbing with the fingertips, a process called okime. In the next step (jigaki), the pattern that has been transferred is painted over with lacquer—usually a reddish colour. A dusting tube is used to sprinkle gold powder on the painted design while the lacquer is still wet.
Makie-e
This is another more complicated technique of Japanese lacquer art that has been developed uniquely in Japan for about 1200 years. Firstly, it needs to draw a picture with lacquer on the surface with a thin brush. Next, sprinkle the gold powder from above to show the pattern before the lacquer hardens. This technique makes a gorgeous and elegant look to works.
Weight: 385.2 Grams, (0.85 Pounds).
Measurements: 282 mm by 95 mm by 70 mm (11.10 x 3.75 x 2.75 Inches).
Condition: Basically, is in great antique condition, with minimal flea bites at the inside border due the usage, otherwise in great condition. All parts are secured in the settings. This Fubako box has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D032425MNND/.6745
- Dimensions:Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 11.1 in (28.2 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Basically, is in great antique condition, with minimal flea bites at the inside border due the usage, otherwise in great condition. All parts are secured in the settings. This Fubako box has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: D032425MNND/.67451stDibs: LU8303244639322
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