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

$1,395
£1,047.96
€1,208.47
CA$1,935.74
A$2,151.04
CHF 1,127.17
MX$26,378.66
NOK 14,376.36
SEK 13,524.75
DKK 9,019.52
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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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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