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Japanese Black Lacquer Document Box with Gold Plum Blossom Design, Taisho Period

About the Item

A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival. The delicate flowers symbolise protection and good health and as such are popular motifs for home decoration. The interior of the box is decorated with nashiji lacquer. The document box comes with a lacquered storage box which is signed. Taisho period, circa 1920.

Dimensions:
Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Wood,Gilt,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Prahran, AU
Reference Number:
Seller: L21AX41stDibs: LU1256224032702

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