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Japanese golden kobako flowers Edo period 18th century

About the Item

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:
    Gold,Lacquer
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700-1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2023-11411stDibs: LU8311237640352