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Japanese Lacquer Kobako, Swallows and Bamboo, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

$3,800

£2,883.35

€3,296.86

CA$5,307.57

A$5,901.30

CHF 3,081.33

MX$71,833.13

NOK 39,316.44

SEK 36,837.62

DKK 24,605.04

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A fine and elegant Japanese gilt maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, late Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan. The fantastic small box of rectangular form, with a slightly domed lid and silver rims. The box is decorated all over in a sumptuous gilt lacquer with a design of a pair of sparrows flying amongst towering bamboo, a popular motif known as Take ni Suzume. The sparrows symbolize hope of the returning spring, overcoming the hardship of winter, while the tall bamboo symbolizes strength and resilience. The cover of slightly domed shape with beveled sides. The design of sparrows and bamboo executed in relief in the taka-maki-e technique. The wings of the birds further decorated with copper and silver maki-e lacquer that contrasts nicely against the rich gold lacquer ground. The bamboo design extends over the edge of the top on three sides, continuing further down to the body on one side. The interior and undersides of the lid and box decorated in a rich and dense nashiji.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Lacquer,Silver,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1850

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. In overall very good condition. The silver rims slightly tarnished. The silver maki-e with tarnish.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894740969142

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