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Japanese peony basket lacquered box Edo

$5,336.07
£3,977.34
€4,500
CA$7,322.62
A$8,199.38
CHF 4,278.03
MX$99,903.42
NOK 54,285.11
SEK 51,610.68
DKK 34,261.33
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About the Item

Eight-sided, flared shaped lacquer kobako box, following the decoration on the lid depicting a basket of flowers, composed of peonies and chrysanthemums in gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e lacquer on a nashi-ji background. The edge is decorated with cherry blossoms in gold and silver takamaki-e. Interior and base in nashi-ji.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2023-11331stDibs: LU8311237451352

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