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Japanese golden kobako flowers Edo period 18th century

$6,004.93
£4,422.62
€5,000
CA$8,169.24
A$9,077.83
CHF 4,756.88
MX$111,323.38
NOK 60,671.21
SEK 57,077.25
DKK 38,064.23
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Quadrangular kobako box decorated with flowers in gold and blue lacquer with aogai inlay. Lid and sides in fundame lacquer, underside and interior in nashi-ji lacquer. Inside, a removable tray with gold fundame borders. Fitted with two gripping rings. Provenance : Docteur Mène collection. Doctor Édouard Mène (1833-18..?) was a doctor and vice-president of the Franco-Japanese Society. As great connoisseur of Japanese art, he began collecting Japanese objects such as armour and lacquerware in 1868 – when Japan opened up to the West. Following his death, his collection was sold at the Hôtel Drouot in April 1913 . Three collection labels glued underneath, one bearing the inscription "Collection du Dr Mène", the others partially erased. Inside, glued label with the inscription "N°47". Japan – Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century Width: 2.4 in (6 cm) – depth: 2.4 in (6.3 cm) – height: 1.2 in (3 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 0.95 in (2.4 cm)Depth: 2.49 in (6.3 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2023-11411stDibs: LU8311237640352

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